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The Philosophy Program is an integral part of Juniata’s liberal arts curriculum. The essential function of a genuine liberal arts education is to liberate the minds of students by teaching them how to conceptually identify and critically examine their fundamental assumptions, ideologies, value systems, and modes of thinking behind our society, cultures, and human lives.
The Philosophy Department seeks to engage students in rational and critical thinking about their total life experience: logic, ethics, aesthetics, methods of knowing, and levels of being and, accordingly, to prepare students to lead examined lives. Especially, given the enormous emphasis on science and career education at Juniata, it is essential to identify the crucial ontological, epistemological, and ethical issues at the very heart of these career ambitions.
The department develops offerings of special interest to students in diverse areas of study.
The Philosophy Program is an integral part of Juniata’s liberal arts curriculum. The essential function of a genuine liberal arts education is to liberate the minds of students by teaching them how to conceptually identify and critically examine their fundamental assumptions, ideologies, value systems, and modes of thinking behind our society, cultures, and human lives.
The Philosophy Department seeks to engage students in rational and critical thinking about their total life experience: logic, ethics, aesthetics, methods of knowing, and levels of being and, accordingly, to prepare students to lead examined lives. Especially, given the enormous emphasis on science and career education at Juniata, it is essential to identify the crucial ontological, epistemological, and ethical issues at the very heart of these career ambitions.
The department develops offerings of special interest to students in diverse areas of study.
The Philosophy Program is an integral part of Juniata’s liberal arts curriculum. The essential function of a genuine liberal arts education is to liberate the minds of students by teaching them how to conceptually identify and critically examine their fundamental assumptions, ideologies, value systems, and modes of thinking behind our society, cultures, and human lives.
The Philosophy Department seeks to engage students in rational and critical thinking about their total life experience: logic, ethics, aesthetics, methods of knowing, and levels of being and, accordingly, to prepare students to lead examined lives. Especially, given the enormous emphasis on science and career education at Juniata, it is essential to identify the crucial ontological, epistemological, and ethical issues at the very heart of these career ambitions.
The department develops offerings of special interest to students in diverse areas of study.
Individualize Your Philosophy POE
Choose from one of three designated POEs in philosophy; philosophy, politics, and economics; and philosophy and religion. Or, combine your interest in philosophy with another field—from economics, politics, communication, English, history, and psychology to biology, physics, and math. Juniata encourages individuals to create interdisciplinary programs.
Individualize Your Philosophy POE
Choose from one of three designated POEs in philosophy; philosophy, politics, and economics; and philosophy and religion. Or, combine your interest in philosophy with another field—from economics, politics, communication, English, history, and psychology to biology, physics, and math. Juniata encourages individuals to create interdisciplinary programs.
Individualize Your Philosophy POE
Choose from one of three designated POEs in philosophy; philosophy, politics, and economics; and philosophy and religion. Or, combine your interest in philosophy with another field—from economics, politics, communication, English, history, and psychology to biology, physics, and math. Juniata encourages individuals to create interdisciplinary programs.
Individualize Your Philosophy POE
Choose from one of three designated POEs in philosophy; philosophy, politics, and economics; and philosophy and religion. Or, combine your interest in philosophy with another field—from economics, politics, communication, English, history, and psychology to biology, physics, and math. Juniata encourages individuals to create interdisciplinary programs.
Research
Undertake an independent research project on a topic of your choice under the guidance of a faculty member. The professional partnerships you form with Juniata faculty will grow throughout all of your courses. All philosophy courses are taught by full-time faculty members and most upper-level philosophy classes have about 10 students.
Research
Undertake an independent research project on a topic of your choice under the guidance of a faculty member. The professional partnerships you form with Juniata faculty will grow throughout all of your courses. All philosophy courses are taught by full-time faculty members and most upper-level philosophy classes have about 10 students.
Research
Undertake an independent research project on a topic of your choice under the guidance of a faculty member. The professional partnerships you form with Juniata faculty will grow throughout all of your courses. All philosophy courses are taught by full-time faculty members and most upper-level philosophy classes have about 10 students.
Research
Undertake an independent research project on a topic of your choice under the guidance of a faculty member. The professional partnerships you form with Juniata faculty will grow throughout all of your courses. All philosophy courses are taught by full-time faculty members and most upper-level philosophy classes have about 10 students.
Study Abroad
Study abroad at three partner universities with exceptional philosophy programs: the
University of Leeds, England; the University of Otago, New Zealand; or the University
of Newcastle, Australia. Use these experiences to design your own international POE
in philosophy. Learn More Here.