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Academic Programs Scholarships and Awards Faculty Alumni Experience (Learn, Discover, Explore) Research Events Contact Department of Political Science Department of Religion and Culture Department of Science, Technology, and Society Department of Sociology School of Communication School of Education Reserve Officer Training Corps Department of Philosophy Philosophy Philosophical training prepares you for fields where independent judgment, conceptual dexterity, and intellectual acumen are required. Explore Our Programs Department of Philosophy Philosophy Major Philosophy, Politics, and Economics Major Philosophy, Politics, and Economics Minor Philosophy Minor  Philosophy (M.A.) In the Department of Philosophy, we publish cutting-edge philosophy research and train students to become critical thinkers. Our classes are small, emphasizing a flexible curriculum with significant one-on-one time between students and faculty. Our faculty specialize in a range of philosophical studies, particularly the philosophy of science, the history of philosophy, and value theory. Emerging areas of strength include core analytic philosophy (e.g. metaphysics and philosophy of language) and environmental philosophy. We offer the Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts degrees, and we participate in two interdisciplinary doctoral programs: ASPECT and STS. Why Study Philosophy Here? 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