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In this vestibule to our website, you can find out about what philosophy is and why it is worth studying even if you do not want to become a (professional) philosopher. Elsewhere on our website you can learn more about the Department, its people and its various activities.

Departmental News

Olerato Mogomotsi panellist in African Month Seminar featuring Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor

Olerato Mogomotsi, junior lecturer in the Department of Philosophy and research fellow at HUMA, will be a panellist at the Africa Month Seminar.

New Appointment

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Olerato Mogomotsi to an Assistant Lectureship in the Department.

Dr Ryan Nefdt has been selected as one of the 21 Top Nominees for the 2021 JCI Ten Outstanding Young Persons of South Africa Awards

Please vote for Dr Nefdt

Dr Ryan Nefdt is one of the JCI Ten Outstanding Young Persons of South Africa for 2021

Each year, JCI honours ten outstanding young people under the age of 40.

Dr Ryan Nefdt is awarded the 2020/21 Dean's Teaching Award

The Dean's Teaching Award is awarded annually to two humanities staff members for their contributions to curriculum development, innovative content, and student satisfaction.

Dr Ryan Nefdt receives a P-rating from the NRF

Ryan Nefdt is one of only three UCT scholars to receive the rare honour of being awarded a P-rating from the National Research Foundation.

Dr Greg Fried leaves the Department

Very sadly for the Department, Greg Fried has decided to move on to other things. During his 12 years in the department Greg has been a superb colleague.

Dr Ryan Nefdt is awarded the 2020/21 HSRC/USAf Medal for Humanities and Social Sciences for Contributions by an Emerging Researcher

The award was started in 2016 by the Human Sciences Research Council to recognise outstanding contributions to the Humanities and Social Sciences. This year it is awarded in conjunction with Universities South Africa.