Philosophy

Because you want to know why.

Love debating? Wonder about the meaning of life? UIndy’s philosophy program lets you explore the big topics with others as curious as you are. You'll get to think through questions about meaning and morality, explore the history of philosophy, and examine the role of ethics in modern society. And as an upper-level student, you can even go beyond the questions and begin developing solutions to real-world problems. In other words, you can go from “why” to “how” and really make a difference.

Advantages

Faculty are actively involved in the Indiana Philosophical Association and have been published in a variety of publications on a diverse range of topics
Small class sizes encourage meaningful relationships between faculty and students
Upperclassmen are able to work with professors to create customized, independent study courses to help them explore their interests
Special topics courses are regularly tailored to student interests
Students gain skills in civil discourse, rational thinking, research, and communication
On average, students get higher scores on graduate school entrance exams than other humanities majors

Alum Story

Ryan Brock

Philosophy, Founder & CEO, Metonymy Media

A lot goes into a career in writing, and it takes even more to grow a business from the ground up. But at the heart of everything that’s helped me become successful in these endeavors lies my education in the Philosophy & Religion Department. More than anything, these teachers and classes filled me with a desire to keep reading and learning and growing my own perspective, and that’s made all the difference for me.

Concentrations

The Department of Philosophy & Religion offers three areas of concentration that can be added to any major.

Ethics

Whatever your major, there's a good chance you will end up working alongside other people in the future. The need for ethical leadership in the workplace and beyond is great, and a concentration in ethics can help you enter the workforce with the assurance that you are prepared to think through ethical and moral issues and make informed decisions.

Potential Careers

Lawyer
Graduate programs in psychology, philosophy, education, and more
Public administration
Service-related fields
Social work

Curriculum Guides

These curriculum guides outline the different classes you will need to take as a Philosophy major. The general education guide provides a list of all the classes you need in order to fulfill UIndy’s general education requirements. The Philosophy guide outlines and lists all of the classes you will need to take in order to fulfill the major’s requirements. Be sure to take a look at both guides in order to get a complete picture of what your classes will look like at UIndy.