Philosophy

Program Description

Carleton’s innovative philosophy programs offer courses ranging over the history of philosophy, ethics and social/political philosophy, philosophy of mind and language, metaphysics and epistemology. Starting in first year, students will have the opportunity to take a seminar class (of 30 students) that challenges them to develop their skills in reading philosophical texts and making philosophical arguments. In second year, they will take two courses that are offered just for philosophy majors, ensuring that they have the skills they need to do their best. In fourth year, students will study in seminar classes where the professors share with students, at their level, the new knowledge that they are helping to create.

As a graduate, students will have gained unique intellectual flexibility and sophistication as well as highly developed writing, research, analytic and oral presentation skills that are applicable in many careers and professions.