The word “philosophy” originated with the Ancient Greeks and means “love of wisdom”
Our program embraces that doctrine. Philosophy, the love of wisdom. The major is a uniquely cross-cultural and inter-disciplinary study area, covering the major Eastern and Western philosophical traditions from around the world, and focusing on the insights of important thinkers in:
- Confucianism
- Buddhism
- Feminism
- Environmental Theory
- Classical Greek thought
- Contemporary European philosophy
Philosophy professors teach courses in:
- Traditional areas of philosophy
- Ancient Greek philosophy
- Modern European philosophy
- Continental philosophy
- Critical thinking
- Unique course offerings in both East and South Asian thought and environmental ethics and feminism.