2025-26 Philosophy Speaker Series

The annual Philosophy Speaker Series brings scholars from across the country to present new work being done in philosophy and to discuss topics of crucial interest to Christian thinkers. All lectures are free and open to the public.

Fall 2025 Speakers

Why Have a Child? Choosing Life in an Age of Fear

Wednesday, September 24, 2025
7:30 pm, Blanchard Hall Room 339

Dr. Naomi Fisher
Associate Professor of Philosophy, Loyola University Chicago


Developing Rational Animals: Why Neo-Aristotelians Need an Ontogenetic Account of Virtues and Eudaimonia

Wednesday, October 29, 2025
7:30 pm, Blanchard Hall Room 339

Dr. Daniel De Haan
Frederick Copleston Senior Research Fellow and Lecturer in Philosophy and Theology in the Catholic Tradition at Campion Hall and Blackfriars, University of Oxford

 

Spring 2026 Speakers

Wheaton College Philosophy Colloquium

Friday, March 27, 2026
Schedule TBA

The first- and second-prize winners of our first Philosophy Essay Contest will present their papers. More details to come.