The Undergraduate Program in Philosophy

 

The study of philosophy begins with questions that are as personal as they are universal: What truths can I know? How should I live? Who, or what, am I? Where is my place in the grand scheme of things? To respond fruitfully to such questions requires training in critical habits of mind, learning from the rich traditions and the great minds that have reflected on such questions and engaging in lively discussion with a community of inquirers. Seattle University undergraduate philosophy courses communicate the value of philosophy and impart knowledge of its most influential figures. Courses in the curriculum help students to bring their own intellectual concerns into dialogue with great minds of the past and present, and to hone skills of reasoning and argumentation that make that questioning illuminating, reliable, and useful.

University Core Courses in Philosophy
Descriptions of the three-course sequence of required philosophy courses in Seattle University's Core curriculum.

Upper Division Courses in Philosophy
Find descriptions here of courses currently being offered in the Philosophy Department, along with projections of upcoming offerings.

The Philosophy Minor
The Students who would like to continue their study of philosophy beyond their Core courses may wish to consider a minor in philosophy. The requirements are described here.

The Philosophy Major
Information on the Philosophy Department major program, including major requirements, advising, and the departmental honors program.

The Philosophy Club
Find information here on the activities of the Philosophy Club. This club sponsors regular gatherings, as well as a philosophy conference in spring term.

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