College of Arts & Sciences
Department of Philosophy
Philosophy is the activity of thinking clearly about issues of fundamental importance.
Why Philosophy Makes Sense
Dr. Charity Anderson
Philosophy is about making progress on some of the most difficult and most important questions in life. When properly engaged, philosophy leads to a deeper understanding of human nature and the world around us.
Dr. C. Stephen Evans
Contemporary philosophy has its own jargon and professional techniques, but at heart it remains a quest for wisdom: the kind of understanding that enables one to live a fully human life.
News, Publications, Research
Feb. 16, 2026
From Kant to Compost: Taking Ethical Theory Into the Field
Sep. 4, 2025
Beckwith Appointed to Advisory Board for Presidential Religious Liberty Commission
Feb. 24, 2025
Interdisciplinary Researchers Receive $4.71 Million Grant for Longitudinal Study on Parents’ Patience in Adversity
Oct. 17, 2024
New Book by Dr. Thomas M. Ward