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A Philosophy Major for Analytical Minds and Critical Thinkers
Philosophy majors at Marist grapple with some of the most fundamental questions concerning the nature of reality, the scope of human knowledge, and the essence of right and wrong. You鈥檒l learn to think in conceptually novel ways and construct critical and logically rigorous arguments. As a Philosophy major at Marist, you will develop important skills, and philosophy complements other pursuits such as the law, psychology, cognitive science, and computer science.
Student Learning Outcomes
The at 蜜月直播 is a comprehensive program that offers a broad exposure to the discipline, both in terms of the central branches of philosophy (metaphysics, epistemology, logic, and ethics) and the major historical periods of Western thought (ancient, modern, and contemporary). You can also choose, however, to dive more deeply into certain philosophical questions by pursuing one or more concentrations:
A point of pride for our Philosophy faculty is the wide array of specializations that distinguish our department, from ancient to contemporary thought, and from metaphysics to aesthetics and almost everything in between. As such, Philosophy majors at Marist have ample opportunity to explore various subdisciplines within the field. Meet a few of our faculty members below, or view all Philosophy faculty >
Dr. Buckareff is interested in issues related to the nature of mind and intentional agency, questions that lie at the intersection of science and religion, issues in the metaphysical foundations of science, and debates over the nature of social categories such as race. He is also an avid skateboarder and home brewer.
Dr. Ulary focuses on a wide range of research interests, from Marxian critique, to psychoanalytic theory, to philosophies of gardening, walking, and martial arts. In her free time, she enjoys gardening, cooking, hiking, Muay Thai, and traveling.
Loh is a specialist in early Chinese religious philosophy. At Marist, he teaches courses on Asian religion and religion鈥檚 treatment and use of the body. His current project is a study of the treatment of strangers and the formation of philosophical lineages in early China.
Undergraduate research is a cornerstone of the Marist academic experience, and the Philosophy major is no exception. As a Philosophy major at Marist, you鈥檒l have the opportunity to engage in exciting research with dedicated faculty, participate in the Mid-Hudson Valley Undergraduate Philosophy Conference which is hosted by Marist every year, and even work as editors for Marist鈥檚 own Undergraduate Philosophy Journal.
Since most Philosophy majors double major in another field, your internship possibilities are endless. Whether through Marist programs like the Albany Summer Internship Program or the Tarver Summer Internship Program or at the , Marist Philosophy students have a wide range of internship opportunities to explore different fields and prepare for careers or graduate school. View some of the internship destinations our Philosophy students have utilized below.
Marist鈥檚 liberal arts curriculum encourages an academic triangle approach: we encourage you to complement your major with an additional major, minor, or supplementary coursework, as well as internship and research experiences to round out your educational career. This trifecta enhances your academics, opening up a wide range of career opportunities after you graduate. Take a look at some real examples of how our English students have been successful with this method:
I鈥檓 a firm believer in the liberal arts, so it was important to me to have that type of undergraduate experience. Marist鈥檚 small class sizes were a huge plus, as was the study abroad program. Because 蜜月直播 is smaller in size, professors have more time to spend with you, so you develop relationships with the faculty in a way that鈥檚 hard to do at a larger school.
Bernadette Hogan
Dual Major English and Philosophy, Spanish and Theatre Minor
Marist prepared me to bring together my interests in computer science and philosophy in a unique way. My PhD research focuses on how intelligent systems like robots and self-driving cars make decisions, or as I like to put it, 鈥渞easoning about reasoning.鈥�
Justin Svegliato
Dual Major Computer Science and Philosophy, Mathematics Minor
I鈥檒l miss the amazing relationships I鈥檝e had with friends and faculty. Some of my closest mentors have been my peers and professors.
Croix LaConsay
Dual Major Chemistry and Philosophy, Mathematics Minor
I have been able to spend my years at Marist making valuable contributions to my field of interest in an early part of my career. The biggest correlation I have found is the crossover between the philosophy of mind and how we define knowledge and free-will.
Brendan Boldt
I feel as though I have benefited from this program by becoming a more independent and open-minded student. I have become more cultured and more motivated to make a difference in the world and feel as though this program has helped me become a greater version of myself.
Louis Higuera
Dual Major Philosophy and Political Science
I applied to 26 schools and I decided to come to Marist out of all these schools because I felt that not only is Marist a beautiful campus, which is very important to me, but they also are really big on studying abroad. Marist has a lot of unique opportunities, and that鈥檚 what really sets it apart from other schools, and that鈥檚 what drew me in.
Elio Velazquez
Business Administration Major, International Business Concentration, Global Studies and Philosophy Minor
Marist cultivates the intellectual growth and well-being of its students through unique and personalized combinations of coursework and experience in and out of the classroom. These experiences provide valuable personal growth and occupational expertise to reflect students' individual passions.
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