Philosophy and Religious Studies

The logic of belief: How do we know what’s true?

At first glance, philosophy and science might seem worlds apart – one grounded in careful reasoning, the other in measurable experiments. But for Iowa State Associate Professor of Philosophy Stephen Biggs, both disciplines are driven by a shared goal: figuring out what’s true.

July 15, 2025

Madrid native leaves lasting legacy on campus podcasting

Elijah Moore was determined to make the most of his college experience—and he did exactly that. Now graduating with a double major in psychology and philosophy, Moore leaves behind a legacy of involvement, leadership, and enthusiasm.

May 12, 2025

Geirsson, Gasta and Krennrich reappointed as department chairs

Heimir Geirsson, Chad Gasta and Frank Krennrich have been reappointed as department chairs in philosophy and religious studies, world languages and cultures, and physics and astronomy.

May 29, 2018