Why Choose Nazareth for Philosophy?

The philosophy major at Nazareth University is not simply about asking life's big questions. It is rigorous and intensive training for the mind, requiring an unflinching spirit of inquiry and the highest order of intellectual discipline.

Our program focuses on the history of philosophy ranging from the Ancient Greeks to the 21st century feminists. Students will read a variety of authors and their works—from Plato to Emerson, Aquinas to Heidegger, and Kant to Nietzsche. The philosophy degree program is unique in that students have the opportunity to study abroad; Nazareth offers 70+ study abroad programs in Hungary, and elsewhere.

Some of our students go on to pursue graduate studies and careers in academia, either in philosophy or a related field. Philosophy also provides the skills and breadth of knowledge required for a wide range of professions.

Program Highlights

• A close-knit community of scholars devoted to the debate and study of philosophical issues.
• Emphasis on critical reading, writing, and thinking, and on cultivating the skills needed to make reasoned arguments.
• Opportunities for independent research and study abroad.
• Upper-level seminar-style classes with training in the philosophical method.
• A wide variety of courses that explore philosophy's relationship to virtually all aspects of society.
• You have the opportunity to save time and money on a law school degree through Nazareth's 3+3 B.A. to J.D. partnership with Syracuse University or University at Buffalo.

Preparing Changemakers

Learn to analyze arguments, think critically, and reason ethically. These skills will enable you to identify the ethical implications of ideas and actions, to promote a more just society, foster your own personal development, and contribute to the well-being of others.