FOR THE LOVE OF WISDOM
Students of philosophy study the foundations of society, science and morality. Philosophy promotes creative problem-solving, critical thinking, communication skills, curiosity and self-knowledge. Philosophy asks the big questions and challenges the prevailing wisdom.
Philosophy majors gain valuable skills for a wide range of careers, for law school and graduate school, and for living a good life.
The Jean Beer Blumenfeld Center for Ethics seeks to enhance moral reflection, dialogue and constructive action on campus, in greater Atlanta and beyond.
Major in a Minute
Jeremy Dollar (B.A., '11)
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Philosophy by the Numbers:
Why Philosophy ?
Philosophy studies the nature of reality and how we can understand it, so it offers interdisciplinary connections with all of the natural sciences and social sciences.
Here are some of the things the Department of Philosophy offers:
- A wide range of engaging courses, such as Mind & Brain, Sex & Love, The Rise of Modern Philosophy, Philosophy of Law and Moral Psychology.
- Small classes (20-35 students) for majors, taught by experienced faculty, that focus on interactive discussions and improvement of students' writing and critical-thinking skills.
- A commitment to educating the university’s diverse student body.
- Exchange programs with the University of Paris Sorbonne in France and the University of Bielefeld in Germany.
- See here for more about the value of a degree in Philosophy.
Contact Us
The Department of Philosophy
Office Hours:
Monday - Friday
8:30 a.m. - 5:15 p.m.
Department Chair
Andrew I. Cohen
Director of Undergraduate Studies
Eddy Nahmias
Director of Graduate Studies
Tim O'Keefe
Department Specialist
Lauren Cooper
Department Specialist, Staff Liaison to JBB Center for Ethics
Donna Hardaway
Office/Delivery Address
Department of Philosophy
Georgia State University
25 Park Place, Suite 1600
Atlanta, GA 30303
USPS Mailing Address
Department of Philosophy
Georgia State University
PO Box 3994
Atlanta, GA 30302-3984