Bachelors in Philosophy

The School of Philosophy offers courses in most areas of philosophy, including philosophy of mind, philosophy of language, epistemology, metaphysics, logic, philosophy of science, political philosophy, ethics, aesthetics, the history of philosophy, phenomenology, and existentialism. The major in Philosophy is designed to acquaint students with the fundamental problems of Western thought and introduce them to the concepts and techniques necessary for independent philosophical thinking; it is equally intended to provide a broadening perspective for the various areas of specialization in the natural and social sciences and in literature and the arts. The School of Philosophy offers two major options: the major in Philosophy and the major in Philosophy with an emphasis on Ethics, Law and Value Theory. The beautiful Hoose Library of Philosophy maintains an impressive collection of traditional and electronic media to support research efforts. The undergraduate Philosophy Club enables students to meet, share knowledge and discuss topics outside the classroom. Weekly lecture events are hosted by the department in which leading philosophical scholars from around the nation present their research and theories.