Welcome to Philosophy

Philosophy’s teaching, scholarship, and outreach programs promote a critical understanding of the responsibilities of citizens to participate in self-governance. We are committed to providing equitable access to education, with the recognition that education is essential for social progress and transformation.

The scholarship of its faculty, in areas such as biomedical ethics, philosophy of science, critical theory, feminist studies, environmental studies, aesthetics, and cultural and religious studies, is focused upon active engagement with issues of relevance and significance to contemporary life. These issues include social justice, the environment, medical ethics, and contemplative studies, with a particular emphasis upon the needs of future generations and ecological sustainability. Courses offered by Philosophy reflect this orientation, and students are encouraged to work on issues and topics of relevance to their lives and communities. 

We celebrate both our diversity and common humanity.