John U. Nef Committee on Social Thought

James M. Redfield, renowned scholar of the ancient Greek world, 1935-2026 James M Redfield

James M. Redfield, renowned scholar of the ancient Greek world, 1935-2026

Longtime UChicago professor remembered as a ‘profoundly original’ thinker and encouraging teacher

Jonathan Lear, renowned UChicago philosopher who explored the human condition, 1948-2025 Jonathan Lear smiling

Jonathan Lear, renowned UChicago philosopher who explored the human condition, 1948-2025

Scholar who combined philosophical and psychoanalytic ideas remembered for his ‘intellectual joy’ and truth seeking

Rosanna Warren on why poetry matters: ‘If it discovers nothing, it’s worthless.’ Rosanna Warren

Rosanna Warren on why poetry matters: ‘If it discovers nothing, it’s worthless.’

Bellow, Terkel inducted into inaugural class of Chicago Literary Hall of Fame

Bellow, Terkel inducted into inaugural class of Chicago Literary Hall of Fame

Zagajewski earns European Poetry Prize

Zagajewski earns European Poetry Prize

Political thinker Levin passes final test

Political thinker Levin passes final test

A PhD defense can be nerve-wracking, even for Yuval Levin, conservative author and former Bush administration staffer.


William Harms

The Point: Filling the appetite for ideas

The Point: Filling the appetite for ideas

Graduate students extend examination of contemporary life to broader literary audience.


Sara Olkon