Philosophy

Opportunities

J-Term

J-Term is a month-long period of study in January in which all academic departments at Carthage offer innovative courses on campus as well as study tours in other countries. In J-Term 2010, philosophy professor Michael McShane joins English professor Seemee Ali in leading a Carthage Symposium J-Term study tour, Shakespeare in Rome. On this trip, students will study Shakespeare's political philosophy as it emerged in his interpretation of Roman myth and history.

On campus, professor Richard Heitman teaches The Philosophy of Death, in which students will explore the possibilities and limitations of human power and knowledge in the attempt to control the human lifespan.

Great Ideas

The Great Ideas program is unique to Carthage. The interdisciplinary field provides students with additional courses exploring a broad range of texts from history's greatest thinkers. The versatile Great Ideas degree gives students extensive skills in communication, reasoning and critical thinking. Learn more about the Great Ideas major.

Philosophy Club

Carthage's Philosophy Club is very active on campus, meeting weekly, fostering discussion and hosting campus-wide events. Members do not have to be philosophy majors. Learn more about Philosophy Club.

'The Book That Changed My Life' Lecture Series

The Carthage Philosophy Club hosts a weekly lecture series titled "The Book That Changed My Life." The lecture series debuted in Spring 2009. Professors from all departments on campus are invited to give a presentation on a book that changed their way of thinking. Read more.

Flexible Major

The philosophy major is flexible. Students can customize the program to meet their needs and interests. Many students choose to combine a philosophy major or minor with study in another subject. One popular double-major is philosophy and political science.

Academic Resources

Prospective Students

Carthage In-Depth

Carthage Symposium

Art Meets Biology. Students photograph biodiversity in Tucson, Ariz.


J-Term

A special month-long period of study in January to experiment, create and dream. Read more ...