Bringing philosophers into productive engagement with scientists, policy makers and the public.
ABOUT US
The challenges facing contemporary society are complex and multi-faceted, and do not fall neatly within disciplinary boundaries.
The Rotman Institute of Philosophy, founded in 2008, is a global leader in interdisciplinary research and training that responds to these challenges.
Inspired by Joseph Rotman’s recognition of the distinctive capacity of philosophy to clarify thinking about complex questions and to bridge intellectual divides, the Institute brings the benefits of philosophical thinking to the scientific community and the broader public.
RECENT BLOG POSTS
Uncertainty in Astrochemistry: An Interview with Marie Gueguen
Marie Gueguen is an alumnus of the Rotman Institute, who completed her doctorate under the supervision of Chris Smeenk in 2019. She was recently awarded [...]
On Spacetime & Discovery: Interview with Niels Linnemann
Niels Linnemann worked as a postdoctoral fellow on the New Directions in Philosophy of Cosmology grant project, with principal investigator Chris Smeenk. His fellowship came [...]
The Ethics of AI: Interview with Bartek Chomanski
Bartek Chomanski is in his second year as a postdoc at the Rotman Institute, on a fellowship jointly funded with the Department of Philosophy, the [...]
December & January 2020/2021 Member News & Updates
We'd like to start this post with exciting news from Ben Chin-Yee. Ben was awarded the 2020 Compassion and Technology AMS Fellowship for his research on [...]
INSTITUTE FUNDING
The Rotman Institute of Philosophy is jointly funded through donations by the Rotman Family Foundation, and funds from Western University. Additional funding has been granted from other organizations, listed below. This funding is integral to the ongoing work of the Institute, and very appreciated.
