Philosophy in the Public Square
Our world requires making difficult decisions, both in our own lives and in public spaces. In philosophy we cultivate the art of constructive reasoning: we gather arguments from all sides and sources—from historical texts, recent essays, and one another—and we reason our way through them in order to gain a comprehensive perspective. Our classes teach students to read critically, listen sympathetically, and communicate with clarity, force, and precision.
Degrees
Graduate Undergraduate Major Minor Associate Certificate
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Program Highlight
Posted March 8, 2023
Update on Ethics Bowl Team Nationals Performance! They won the Ladenson Spirit of the Ethics Bowl which is given each year to the team that best exemplifies the values of the bowl: respect, civility, and dedication to productive inquiry. This is considered among members of the community to be a huge honor. Go Aggies!
Get Involved
Socialize with others interested in philosophy, ask hard questions and gain important perspectives in these extra-curricular activities.
Practice effective communication, socialize with like-minded students and debate ethical dilemmas in competitions.
An open-mic discussion series about ethical dilemmas, from robotics to shaming to free speech and the internet.
In the spirit of Plato's Academy, participate in a forum for the discussion of all issues in the domain of philosophy.