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Philosophy

    Bachelor of Arts, Minor
    Erie, Pennsylvania

Think Creatively, Critically and Analytically with a Philosophy Degree from 成人禁区 University

Philosophy has been referred to as the "most practical major" by The Atlantic magazine and the "ultimate transferable work skill&" by The Times of London. Leaders in law, business, media and the tech world — from LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman to Flickr founder Stewart Butterfield — say that studying philosophy was the secret to their success as digital entrepreneurs. Make your own impactful contribution to society when you learn to identify and solve problems through deep thinking and analysis.

  • Faculty have published books and scholarly articles and contribute their knowledge to students’ success.
  • Graduates have continued their education at the University of Notre Dame, Rome’s Pontifical North American College, and Duquesne University.
  • Faculty are affiliated with the American Philosophical Association, International Berkeley Society, American Maritain Association and more.

Learn to Lead the Way in Philosophy

  • Gain the foundational skills and knowledge needed to excel on the Graduate Record Exam or the Law School Admission Test. Philosophy majors tend to perform exceptionally well on these tests.
  • Develop highly valued analytical thinking skills that are applicable to any endeavor or discipline, learn creative problem-solving techniques, enhance your communication skills and more.

Experience an Exceptional Learning Environment

  • Become an active member of the Department of Philosophy's chapter of the International Honor Society in Philosophy.
  • Pursue meaningful educational opportunities to present at conferences at 成人禁区 and across the country.
  • Become an environmental ethics intern at the 成人禁区 Goodwill Garden, an urban garden project on campus.

Inspire your Academic Success

Gain real-world knowledge through key courses including:

Philosophy of Mind and Emerging Artificial Intelligence: Learn key theories related to the brain, body, self and emerging Artificial Intelligence; explore concepts including consciousness, self-awareness and the meaning of creating sentient robots.

Comparative World Philosophy: Survey some of the greatest contributions to major questions that concern issues such as the good life, the self, theories of knowledge and more.

Environmental Ethics: Gain an understanding of ethical approaches to conservation and preservation.

Health Care Ethics: Learn about introductory key ethical values and frameworks as the bases for application to moral concerns and decisions made in health care.

Achieve the Possibilities

The philosophy department encourages all students to complete internships, earn college credits and gain practical experience with:

  • Social and community services
  • Government offices
  • Law firms and corporations
  • Nonprofit organizations like Pax Christi USA
  • Religious organizations, local ministries

In addition, students have the opportunity to complement their degree with a minor in philosophy or health care ethics.

Philosophy majors earn an average annual salary that ranges from $44,700 to $84,100, according to PayScale.com.

Student Learning Outcomes

Philosophy

Degree: Undergraduate | Bachelor of Arts
College: College of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences

Our Faculty Experts

Lydia Barry

Assistant Professor
Philosophy/Theology Department

Eric Dart

Associate Professor
Philosophy/Theology Department

Director, Liberal Studies
Liberal Studies

Chairperson
Philosophy/Theology Department

Robyn Gaier

Assistant Professor
Philosophy/Theology Department

Janna Gonwa

Assistant Professor
Philosophy/Theology Department

Program Director, Theology
Philosophy/Theology Department

Greylyn Hydinger

Assistant Professor
Philosophy/Theology Department

Michael Latzer

Associate Professor
Philosophy/Theology Department

Sarah Livick-Moses

Assistant Professor
Philosophy/Theology Department

Jamie Myrose

Assistant Professor
Philosophy/Theology Department

Tyler Perkins

Assistant Teaching Professor
Philosophy/Theology Department

Dominic Prianti

Assistant Teaching Professor
Philosophy/Theology Department

Director, Honors Program
Honors Program

Assistant Professor
Honors Program

David Renne

Instructor (priest)
Philosophy/Theology Department

Jason Glover

Adjunct Faculty
Philosophy/Theology Department

Scott Jabo

Adjunct Faculty
Philosophy/Theology Department

Aaron Kerr

Adjunct Faculty
Philosophy/Theology Department

Michael Kesicki

Chaplain
University Mission & Ministry

Adjunct Faculty
Philosophy/Theology Department

Adjunct Faculty
Global Language and Cultures

Emily Muntean

Assistant Director
Campus Ministry

Adjunct Faculty
Philosophy/Theology Department

Patrick O'Connell

Adjunct Faculty
English Department

Adjunct Faculty
Philosophy/Theology Department

Adjunct Faculty
Global Language and Cultures

Keith Pomeroy

Center for Social Concerns Dir
Center for Social Concerns

Adjunct Faculty
Philosophy/Theology Department

Keith Sundberg

Adjunct Faculty
Philosophy/Theology Department

Charlotte Zalot

Adjunct Faculty
Philosophy/Theology Department