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哲学

Philosophers ask difficult questions about issues that are central to human existence:
什么是有意义的人生?

What is the relationship between mind and body? How can one distinguish between right and wrong actions? Are there reasons to think that God exists? By studying philosophy, you’ll meet and converse with some 的 greatest minds of history.

本科 Degree Programs

Bachelor of Arts in 哲学

在这个节目中, you'll learn to think critically, 仔细阅读, and analyze arguments-- in short, you’ll acquire the skills to make a living. But, more importantly, you’ll learn what makes life worth living. The 哲学 Department offers the two following tracks:

哲学

哲学 (Pre-法律 track)

未成年人

The 哲学 Department offers two minors: 哲学 and 哲学 Pre-法律.

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Metaphysical thought 的 late thirteenth century philosopher-theologian James of Viterbo

教授. Mark Gossiaux is working to produce a book-length study 的 metaphysical thought 的 late thirteenth century philosopher-theologian James of Viterbo. Since only some of James’ writings are available in a critical edition, Dr. Gossiaux must make use of fourteenth century manuscripts to recover the unedited parts of James’ works. 这些手稿, written in a highly abbreviated Latin, require careful and meticulous study if their secrets are to be revealed. Dr. Gossiaux的书, which aims to provide a complete historical reconstruction of James’ metaphysics, will make an important contribution to the scholarly understanding of late medieval philosophy.

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哲学教授essor Becomes Editor-in-Chief of Journal Highlighting 本科研究

乔尔MacClellan, an Assistant 教授essor in the Department of 哲学, has taken over as Editor-in-Chief 的动物 & 社会研究所's Sloth: Journal of Emerging Voices in Human-动物 Studies, the top HAS undergraduate journal.

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哲学 and 历史 Double Major Wins Prestigious Fulbright Award

哲学 and 历史 double major, 政治科学 minor Thanh Mai has won a Fulbright award at the Universiteit Hasselt in Belgium during the 2018-2019 academic year. After she completes her time in Belgium, she will begin graduate work in philosophy at the Central European University in Budapest, 匈牙利. 祝贺你,Thanh!

Jonathan Peterson on background of old books

哲学教授essor Presents Paper on “Privatizing Criminal Punishment”

Associate 教授essor of 哲学 Jonathan Peterson presented his paper “Privatizing Criminal Punishment” at the 美国部分的国际 Association for the 哲学 of 法律 and Social 哲学 at Boston University on August 17, 2018.