Welcome to the Department of Philosophy!

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Courses that are still enrolling (click on images to enlarge posters):

PHIL 2310 posterPHIL 2310 Theory of Ethics (3 cr.)
A discussion-based Ethics Bowl course!
Dr. Daniel Swaim
Lectures: MW 11am-11:50am
Discussion sections: F 11am-10:50am or 1pm-1:50pm
MCC Individuals and Communities Discovery theme course

PHIL 3955H posterPHIL 3955H Honors Readings in Philosophy:
Søren Kierkegaard, Fear and Trembling (1 cr.)
Dr. Yoon Choi
W 1pm-1:50pm
Prerequisites: enrollment in Core or Philosophy Honors OR cumulative GPA of 3.200 and Philosophy GPA of 3.330 OR department consent. Email instructor for more information. 

PHIL 4954 posterPHIL 4954 Writing-Intensive Seminar in Philosophy
Mysticism and Mind: The Philosophy of the Indian Subcontinent (3 cr.)
Dr. Owen Goldin
TuTh 2pm-3:15pm
MCC Writing-Intensive course

Unable to register for a course?

  • Go to Enrolling in Philosophy Courses for info about registering for courses with prerequisites.
  • Requests to enroll in a closed section of PHIL 1001 must come from your adviser. We cannot respond to emails directly from students.
  • To request enrollment in a closed course other than PHIL 1001, fill out the form linked to below.  

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Why take a philosophy class?

Yes, you have to. But also: click on the picture to the left to go to The Conversation and read what a major study involving 600,000 college graduates demonstrated about the effects of studying Philosophy. 

For more information on the benefits of a Philosophy degree, go to Why Study Philosophy?

"Studying Philosophy Does Make People Better Thinkers"

 

 

Department news

WUWM picture of CORE1929Dr. Michael Olson and his Fall CORE 1929 class were featured on WUWM! Read or listen to the full story on the WUWM website.

PHIL Grad student Alex Dong reflects on her journey from Shenzhen to Milwaukee in Marquette Today

PHIL Grad student Seth Kreeger won the ACPA Young Scholar Award to be presented at the annual meeting at Notre Dame on November 1st.

Profs. Theresa Tobin and Dawne Moon recently appeared on WUWM's Lake Effect to discuss their new book, Choosing Love. 

Cameron Roman, Arthur J. Schmitt Leadership Fellow, explores Indigenous identity and leadership. Read the article in Marquette Today.