Welcome
to the Seattle University Department of Philosophy. Use this site for information about courses,
programs, department faculty, activities, alumni, and descriptions of the study of philosophy.

 

The Undergraduate Program in Philosophy
Find information on current course offerings, on department electives, on the philosophy major and minor, and on the activities of the Philosophy Club. There are also descriptions of the Seattle University Core Program and the role of philosophy in that program.
New! View Philosophy's revised major curriculum here
The Philosophy Department has recently revised its curriculum to allow student to cluster their major electives around particular areas of philosophy. See the new bulletin description of the major and courses here

Philosophy Faculty Pages
Information on individual faculty in the department: specializations, research activities, and courses taught. Contact faculty via these pages.

Alumni Information
Information of interest to alumni majors and minors, with examples of the current activities of alumni.

Activities and Events
The Department sponsors regular events, including the Annual Conference, and the Philosophy Club conference. We are currently developing new programs in African and African-American studies and in applied and professional ethics.

The Study of Philosophy
Descriptions of the nature and value of philosophy, its tradition in liberal education, and its contemporary character. This page offers general resources for use in philosophy courses. It also addresses some frequently asked questions regarding graduate study in philosophy.

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