Philosophy
Source: https://www.brown.edu/undergraduate-programs/philosophy-ab Parent: https://www.brown.edu/undergraduate-programs
The Philosophy concentration offers courses covering subjects from the philosophy of religion to the philosophies of science and literature.
Degree Type
A.B.
department
CIP Code
38.0101ℹ
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Philosophy
The Philosophy concentration offers courses covering subjects from the philosophy of religion to the philosophies of science and literature.
It also provides survey courses on various periods in the history of philosophy. Concentrators can expect to strengthen their knowledge of and skills in ancient philosophy, early modern philosophy, logic, epistemology and metaphysics. Students are asked to identify an area of specialization. There is also a related, but separate concentration in physics and philosophy.
Student Goals
Students in this concentration will:
- Learn to think analytically and creatively about philosophical texts and issues
- Understand the work of major figures in the history of philosophy, including Plato, Aristotle, Descartes and Kant
- Become familiar with arguments and approaches in metaphysics or epistemology, and a selection of other areas of philosophy, such as philosophy of mind and philosophy of language; as well as topics in ethics and political philosophy
- Know how to carry out logical proofs and derivations within a formal system
- Produce a significant body of written work
Department Undergraduate Group (DUG)
Student Leaders: Linxi Wu, Cat Gao, Alexander Anaya
Graduating Class
| Class Year | Total Students | Honors Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 16 | 4 |
| 2022 | 25 | 7 |
| 2023 | 27 | 8 |
| 2024 | 28 | 7 |
| 2025 | 40 | 9 |
Alumni who concentrated in Philosophy have pursued a wide range of careers, including as journalists, attorneys, research scientists, investment bankers, bioethicists, business executives, and university professors.
What are Philosophy concentrators doing…
The Director of Undergraduate Studies is typically the first point of contact for prospective concentrators. Once students have declared, they may be assigned a specific concentration advisor from within the department or program.