Philosophy Department
The Philosophy Department is a vibrant, intellectually diverse group focused on undergraduate education and public engagement in philosophy. We have strengths in ethics, political philosophy, environmental philosophy, philosophy of religion and Asian philosophy.
Our department embraces pluralism in our approach to all philosophical disciplines, and we pride ourselves on developing a strong sense of community with our students, faculty and staff.
We invite you to stop by the Philosophy House for more information about our programs or a friendly chat.
Our Academic Programs
Our students are trained to develop their ability to think critically and to examine fundamental questions about the nature of the self and the world, and thus to establish a foundation for intelligent action in the world. Students are exposed to a variety of philosophical perspectives and asked to philosophize.
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The value of philosophical thinking for me resides in the possibility to see things for what they are, to understand them and to imagine new possibilities for how they could or should be.
Alumni Testimonial
Michael Burroughs - Class of 2003
Associate Professor of Philosophy and Director, Kegley Institute of Ethics, California State University, Bakersfield
Vice President, Public Philosophy Network
Founding Editor, Precollege Philosophy and Public Practice
The Salisbury University Philosophy Department and Faculty set me on a professional path that I still walk to this day. For one, it was as an undergraduate at SU that I first participated in public philosophy through the ECI Program. This approach to philosophy - one that considers philosophical questions to be part of the human condition, open to valued contributions from all persons - still guides much of my public engagements and has been key to my career as a professional philosopher, researcher, and ethics center director. In addition, the SU Faculty were incredibly devoted, passionate educators. They brought philosophy and its core questions to life for me through their teaching and in facilitating spirited classroom discussions. This approach to teaching still guides my work as a teacher.
Student Information and Resources
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5 major community outreach initiatives
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10 Law Schools Where Graduates Have Studied
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$500k Assistantships/Scholarships Awarded