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Join Professor Uzquiano for an 8-mile hike unlike any other—where the conversation is as mind-expanding as the views! A world-renowned expert in metaphysics and philosophical logic, he’s taught at Oxford, St Andrews, and MIT, tackling deep questions about existence, paradoxes, and the limits of thought. Ever wondered if something can be in two places at once? Or how to solve the hardest logic puzzle ever in just two questions? Here’s your chance to get outside and get thinking!
Whether you're into philosophy or just love a good thought experiment, this is a rare opportunity to walk and talk with one of USC’s most fascinating thinkers.
PACKING LIST:
SNACKS
GOOD HIKING SHOES (THIS ONE A LITTLE STEEP)
H2O (PLETNY, ITS GONNA BE HOT)
WAIVERS
PROFESSOR: GABRIEL UZQUIANO
DEPARTMENT: Philosophy
RATE MY PROFESSOR: "just a stand up guy"
FUN FACT: Ran the L.A. Marathon in March!
Professor Gabriel Uzquiano is a leading philosopher specializing in metaphysics and philosophical logic, with a career spanning top institutions like Oxford, St Andrews, and MIT. Now a professor at USC, his research delves into the nature of existence, paradoxes, and the structure of logic, tackling questions about infinity, quantification, and the limits of reasoning. His work has been widely published, including in Mind, Noûs, and The Journal of Philosophical Logic, and he has even contributed to Scientific American’s Mathematical Games column.
Beyond research, Professor Uzquiano is an engaging educator, known for challenging students to think deeply about the fundamental structures of reality. Whether discussing plural embodiment, the paradoxes of intensionality, or how many angels can dance on the point of a needle, he brings abstract ideas to life with clarity and insight.
PEAK: Strawberry Peak
DIFFICULTY: 4/5
SCENERY: Lots of sun to be had, pine trees a-plenty, and miles of forestry to feast your eyes upon.
FUN FACT: The reason it’s called Strawberry Peak is due to its unique appearance, resembling an upside-down strawberry. No strawberries at the top though, unfortunately.
TRIP LEAD: Ryan
Ironically not a huge fan of strawberries.
Contact RYAN: rskidmor@usc.edu (hyperlinked!)
Read RYAN's bio here. (hyperlinked!)