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About Us
Philosophy, in conversation
About Us
Philosophy, in conversation
About Us
Philosophy, in conversation
The institute convenes and supports interdisciplinary teams of scholars from diverse research fields to address deep and wicked problems that are of fundamental importance both to researchers and to society at large.
Deep Problems
Deep problems are foundational research challenges whose solutions require us to reconsider and shift our most basic assumptions and to potentially revise the aims and nature of inquiry itself.
Wicked Problems
Wicked problems are complex societal challenges which can only be addressed by integrating interdisciplinary knowledge and diverse perspectives and values.
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