Philosophy

In Manhattan University, the philosophy major and minor challenge individuals to ask big, important questions, engage with some of the most significant minds in history, think critically, and write and express themselves clearly. The department takes a pluralistic approach, which sharpens the ability to understand and analyze concepts, question injustices and logical errors, and think critically about what matters to them. It promotes sustained reflection, clarity in language and argument, and awareness of justice and injustice: critical skills for success in a multicultural world.

Majors gain a solid foundation in philosophic method and history through four core courses: Ancient Greek Philosophy, Modern Philosophy, Ethics or Ethics Bowl Debate, and Logic or Critical Thinking. From there, students customize their studies, choosing one upper-level historical course, one upper-level global or contemporary philosophy course, and three electives. All majors complete their studies with an advanced philosophy seminar.