The Faculty of Philosophy at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) continued its Lecture Series in celebration of World Logic Day, featuring Dr. Sara L. Uckerman from Durham University, United Kingdom, as the keynote speaker. In the second session, held yesterday (6/1), Sara presented an intriguing and in-depth topic: “Fiction Writing as Philosophical Methodology.” She began by discussing philosophical methodologies in general, focusing particularly on approaches within the analytic philosophy tradition. read more

January 14 is recognized as World Logic Day, an observance established by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). To mark the occasion, the Faculty of Philosophy at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) hosted a lecture series featuring Dr. Sara L. Uckerman from Durham University, United Kingdom, as the keynote speaker.

The lecture series commenced yesterday (7/1) with two sessions that explored fundamental and methodological aspects of logic studies. The first session, titled “History of Logic,” delved into the historical development of logic, covering its definitions, significant periods, and key figures in the discipline. The second session, “Fiction Writing as Philosophical Methodology,” examined how fiction writing can serve as an effective methodological tool for exploring and conveying philosophical arguments. read more

January 14 is celebrated as World Logic Day, an observance established by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). To commemorate this occasion, the Faculty of Philosophy at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) is hosting a series of lectures featuring Dr. Sara L. Uckerman from Durham University, United Kingdom, as the keynote speaker.

Lecture Series
January 6, 2025
Persatuan Meeting Room, Notonagoro Building, 3rd Floor

• Lecture 1 (12:45 – 14:00): History of Logic
• Lecture 2 (14:45 – 16:00): Fiction Writing as Philosophical Methodology

Public Lecture
January 7, 2025
13:00 – 15:00
Persatuan Meeting Room, Notonagoro Building, 3rd Floor read more

The Faculty of Philosophy at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) actively participated in the Community Engagement Exhibition held from December 10-12, 2024, at the UGM Innovation and Creativity Center. Organized by the Directorate of Community Service at UGM, the event featured booths from faculties and work units showcasing various community service initiatives, as well as small and medium enterprises (SMEs) from across Indonesia marketing their products.

At the Faculty of Philosophy’s booth, visitors were treated to a unique collection from the Nusantara Philosophy Laboratory, educational videos on philosophy, as well as posters and booklets documenting the faculty’s community service activities conducted by lecturers across Indonesia. The booth also highlighted the contributions of students, especially through the Student Activity Bureau “Sapiens.” read more

In commemoration of World Philosophy Day, the Faculty of Philosophy at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) hosted a public lecture on Thursday, November 23, 2024, themed “Why Philosophy Matters.” The event featured Prof. Andrew Arana from the University of Lorraine, France, who discussed the concept of localism through a philosophical lens.

The lecture explored how localism, or preference for local matters, is reflected in various aspects of life, such as consumption, language, and even mathematics, and how philosophy uncovers the commonalities between these areas. Prof. Arana began by discussing consumer localism, which is often manifested through a preference for local products. read more

The Faculty of Philosophy at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) officially launched a series of events to commemorate World Philosophy Day (WPD) 2024 on Sunday, November 24. With the global theme “Why Philosophy Matters?”, this event provided an important opportunity for reflection on the role of philosophy in understanding and responding to contemporary global challenges. The celebration ran for six days, from November 21 to 26, featuring a variety of activities designed to engage audiences from diverse backgrounds. read more

On Tuesday, November 12, 2024, the Faculty of Philosophy at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) welcomed a visit from the Aqidah Philosophy Department of the Faculty of Ushuluddin at Universitas Darussalam (UNIDA) Gontor. Around 70 students and accompanying lecturers from UNIDA Gontor attended the visit, which aimed to expand academic knowledge and strengthen collaboration between the two higher education institutions, particularly in the fields of philosophy and religion.

The event took place in the Persatuan Room on the third floor of the Faculty of Philosophy UGM. During the visit, the UNIDA Gontor students participated in a public lecture and interactive discussion on the intriguing topic of the relationship between religion and science and technology (saintek). read more

As part of its efforts to raise awareness and understanding regarding the prevention and handling of sexual violence within Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), the Sexual Violence Prevention and Handling Task Force (Satgas PPKS UGM) organized the “Satgas PPKS Goes to Faculty” event with the theme “Prevention and Handling of Sexual Violence on Campus Based on Health Promotion (HPU).” This event was held on Monday, November 11, 2024, at the Persatuan Room, 3rd Floor, Faculty of Philosophy, UGM. read more

A total of 144 students from the Faculty of Philosophy at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), Class of 2022, participated in a unique learning experience during a field study in Bali from November 15-19. This program invited students to explore the philosophical values embedded within the multicultural society of Bali, while enriching their understanding of the relationship between local wisdom and social harmony.

“Every year, we bring a cohort of students to learn within society, to observe how people live and interact with one another,” said Dr. Sartini, one of the faculty members accompanying the students during the field study. read more

This year, the Faculty of Philosophy at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) made history by admitting 167 new students for the academic year, marking the largest intake in the faculty’s history. These students were accepted through three admission pathways: the National Selection Based on Achievement (SNBP), the National Selection Based on Test (SNBT), and the UGM Independent Selection.

The Dean of the Faculty of Philosophy, Dr. Rr. Siti Murtiningsih, S.S., M.Hum., expressed pride in this achievement. “Out of the 167 new students, all of them chose the Faculty of Philosophy as their first choice. This indicates that there is a high level of interest and recognition among young people towards philosophy, and the Faculty of Philosophy UGM has become the preferred destination for those serious about pursuing philosophical studies,” she said. read more