Department of Philosophy

Philosophy is concerned with the nature of human knowledge; probing the rational basis of moral and political thought; confronting fundamental questions of value, meaning, and reality; exploring the structure of reasoning itself; and examining the nature of art and aesthetic experience. We study the great philosophers for historical understanding as well as contemporary significance.

The Department of Philosophy is engaged in research and scholarship, along with teaching. We regularly host visiting speakers throughout the academic year. We offer courses in all the traditional areas of philosophy (epistemology, metaphysics, ethics, logic, etc...) in support of the undergraduate major and minor. Students may elect for a course of study in general, professional, or specialized tracks. We also offer certificates in pre-Law, Big Data & Artificial Intelligence, and, Health Humanities.