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Philosophy

Contemplate life, meaning and human experience.

Through philosophy, we weigh fundamental questions about the nature of reality and our place within it. In Alma’s philosophy program, you will: 

  • Survey the major ideas that have shaped Western and non-Western thought.
  • Examine how our values inform moral judgments, especially in regard to controversial contemporary issues such as capital punishment, racism and sexism.
  • Analyze arguments and practice logical and ethical reasoning.

At A Glance

  • 12:1
    Student-to-faculty ratio
  • 18
    Average class size

Possible Careers

Children's Services Investigator
Ethan William Gensler-Nic, J.D., 2014 | Wood County Job and Family Services
Associate
Lauren Dempz, 2022 | Skeo Solutions
Law Student
Matthew Garland, 2023 | Michigan State University College of Law

Contemplate life, meaning and human experience.

Through philosophy, we weigh fundamental questions about the nature of reality and our place within it. In Alma’s philosophy program, you will: 

  • Survey the major ideas that have shaped Western and non-Western thought.
  • Examine how our values inform moral judgments, especially in regard to controversial contemporary issues such as capital punishment, racism and sexism.
  • Analyze arguments and practice logical and ethical reasoning.

Get to Know Philosophy

Meet the Faculty

Our expert faculty are committed, experienced and here to help you succeed. Learn about your professors.

The Alma Venture

Dream it, learn it, do it. Through our Venture program, you can design a unique, hands-on learning experience at home or abroad. Find out more about the Alma Venture.

Explore the Curriculum

Learn more about the fundamental courses that will offer a roadmap for your academic growth and expertise development.

Ask questions. Find answers.

Why are we here? What does it mean to know something? What are our responsibilities as humans? To earn your bachelor’s degree in philosophy, you’ll explore how some of the greatest minds in history have approached these questions. 

You’ll also build a framework for answering them for yourself. You’ll learn to think critically, evaluate a subject from multiple perspectives and debate, reason and defend your position. And you’ll use those skills to take a nuanced look at some of the most polarizing issues we grapple with today, among them gun control, abortion and euthanasia.  

What You Need to Know

As a philosophy student, you’ll develop versatile intellectual skills that provide excellent preparation for many different roles. Some of our alumni choose to continue studying philosophy at the graduate level and forge academic careers. Many go on to law school, where the ability to analyze and present arguments proves invaluable.  

Regardless of your path, your philosophy major will offer a solid foundation for work in any field, from government and law to education and business. 

Have any questions?

Contact us today for more information on this program and more.

Philosophy Chair

Deborah Dougherty
(989) 463-7170
dougherty@alma.edu

Admissions

Admissions Office
800-321-ALMA
admissions@alma.edu