Philosophy
Engage Your Innate Desire to Know. The philosophy program emphasizes reasoning, reflection, an awareness of the whole and a sensitivity to different experiences, opinions and beliefs.
Mount Mary University has had women teaching philosophy since its earliest days. Their legacy of examining meaning in human life iis a legacy we still carry with us at Mount Mary University, a place where we welcome all women who think.
A major in philosophy cultivates critical judgment and problem-solving skills, as well as a sensitivity to social, moral and political issues—important life skills that are helpful in any career or as preparation for advanced study. You'll develop the ethics and self-knowledge essential to leadership and social justice.
Philosophy courses cover topics such as history of philosophy, ethics, applications of ethics and specific issues in philosophy. Classes help you acquire an in-depth knowledge of the thought of major philosophers, including those from different historical periods in Western philosophy and groups traditionally unrepresented within the Western Canon (such as African-American philosophers, women philosophers or Eastern philosophers).
The goal of every philosophy course is to engage you in your own process of questioning, critical evaluation and self-inquiry. Majors will fulfill all core requirements of the university, plus 20 credits of upper level philosophy courses and a 2 credit senior independent study.
Several philosophy courses are offered as part of the university's honors program and study abroad program. Courses are available in accelerated formats, as well as during the summer session and during regular semesters. All courses are taught by faculty—not by teaching assistants. A minor in philosophy also is available.
View a sample program plan to see what courses you'll take in our Philosophy program.
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Engage Your Innate Desire to Know. The philosophy program emphasizes reasoning, reflection, an awareness of the whole and a sensitivity to different experiences, opinions and beliefs.
Mount Mary University has had women teaching philosophy since its earliest days. Their legacy of examining meaning in human life iis a legacy we still carry with us at Mount Mary University, a place where we welcome all women who think.
A major in philosophy cultivates critical judgment and problem-solving skills, as well as a sensitivity to social, moral and political issues—important life skills that are helpful in any career or as preparation for advanced study. You'll develop the ethics and self-knowledge essential to leadership and social justice.
Philosophy courses cover topics such as history of philosophy, ethics, applications of ethics and specific issues in philosophy. Classes help you acquire an in-depth knowledge of the thought of major philosophers, including those from different historical periods in Western philosophy and groups traditionally unrepresented within the Western Canon (such as African-American philosophers, women philosophers or Eastern philosophers).
The goal of every philosophy course is to engage you in your own process of questioning, critical evaluation and self-inquiry. Majors will fulfill all core requirements of the university, plus 20 credits of upper level philosophy courses and a 2 credit senior independent study.
Several philosophy courses are offered as part of the university's honors program and study abroad program. Courses are available in accelerated formats, as well as during the summer session and during regular semesters. All courses are taught by faculty—not by teaching assistants. A minor in philosophy also is available.
View a sample program plan to see what courses you'll take in our Philosophy program.
Trevor Gullion, M.A.
Adjunct Instructor
Phone: (414) 930-3599
Email: gulliont@mtmary.edu
Philosophy graduates enter a wide variety of different fields upon graduation, such as education, non-profit, business and law. According to 2024 data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual salary for people working in the field of philosophy and religion is $60,000.
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