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News

  1. Philosophy Department welcomes its incoming chair Jack Zupko

    Prof. Jack Zupko begins his tenure at as the Chair of the Department of Philosophy on July 1, 2013.

  2. Philosophy newsletter released

    Check out the new issue of the newsletter of the Department of Philosophy!

  3. Several Upcoming Conference Presentations by Philosophy Graduate Students

    Philosophy students to deliver papers at the Congress of the Humanities and Social Sciences and other future conferences

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Sign your children up for the Eurekamp summer camp on campus

2013–2014 Course Guide is available

Philosophy is the critical study of ideas, experiences, and institutions. Whether your inclinations are those of the mathematician, the poet, the scholar, or the activist, there is certain to be an area of philosophy that will pique your interest. Unlike many other fields, in which the memorization of facts or the inculcation of received theories figures prominently, philosophy is devoted to free inquiry, and originality and creativity as well as the ability to express oneself clearly and to argue convincingly are valued. For this reason, the Philosophy major, and the study of philosophy generally, offer preparation for a variety of careers.