Department of Philosophy
Dr. Miriam Adler
Assistant Professor of Philosophy
Faculty profile
About Dr. Miriam Adler
Miriam Adler coordinates Introduction to Philosophy and teaches the history of philosophy sequence and ethical theory. Her research examines Aristotle's ethics and its influence on contemporary virtue theory. She advises philosophy majors preparing for law school and graduate study.
Dr. Miriam Adler is a member of the Department of Philosophy in the College of Arts & Sciences.
Areas of expertise
- Ancient philosophy
- Virtue ethics
- History of modern philosophy
- Ethical theory
Contact
- Office
- Lovell Hall 244
- Building
- Lovell Hall
Fall 2026 office hours
- Tuesday & Thursday, 3:30–5:00 p.m.
In person, Lovell Hall 244 - Monday, 4:00–5:00 p.m.
Virtual (Zoom link posted in Canvas)
Also available by appointment. Office hours follow Faculty Handbook §5.3.
2026–27
Teaching
| Course | Title | Credits | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHIL 101 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 | Course coordinator (all sections, both terms) |
| PHIL 210 | Ancient & Medieval Philosophy | 3 | Instructor, Fall 2026 |
| PHIL 220 | Modern Philosophy: Descartes to Kant | 3 | Instructor, Spring 2027 |
| PHIL 305 | Ethical Theory & Moral Reasoning | 3 | Instructor, Fall 2026 |
Department chairs make teaching assignments each year (Faculty Handbook §5.1). Multi-section courses have many instructors; the coordinator works with them on shared requirements, and your own section's instructor is listed in AlkimiHub.
Meeting with faculty
At least 3 hours per week during the semester, across at least 2 days, with at least 1 hour available virtually. Times are on each course syllabus in Canvas.