- Philosophy: Departmental overview
- Mission Statement: Our fourfold mission
- Current Courses: Courses being offered
- Assessment Plan: Assessment plan for Philosophy majors
- Upcoming Events: Events from the Humanities calendar
- Philosophy Links: Philosophy resources
- Journals, Conferences, and Essay Contests
- Why Study Philosophy?
- Senior Theses
- The Philosophy Blog
- Philosophy at Gustavus: The Philosophy Newsletter (pdf)
Department Links
Philosophy
The department of Philosophy offers a unique opportunity for the serious student. Its courses enable the student to come to an understanding of the historical tradition of fundamental issues in religion, morality, metaphysics, and epistemology; in addition, courses in philosophy are designed to allow students to acquire an increased measure of conceptual clarity, as well as rational belief of their own, about these fundamental issues.
A major or a minor in philosophy is recommended to all students who desire to pursue graduate study in any of the disciplines in the Humanities or Social Sciences, and also to those who expect to enter one of the professions—especially law, the ministry, or teaching.
Contact Information
Janine Genelin
Phone: 507/933-7548
Fax: 507/933-6150
Hours: 8:00am - 3:45pm
Location: Old Main
Department Links
| Name | ||
|---|---|---|
| Deane Curtin Professor, Philosophy Chair | profile | schedule |
| George Georgacarakos Professor | profile | schedule |
| Lisa Heldke Professor | profile | schedule |
| Douglas Huff Professor | profile | |
| Margaret O'Connor Professor | profile | schedule |
| Peter Shea Visiting Assistant Professor | profile | schedule |
The Gustavus Academic Catalog is available online to allow you to check current information about Gustavus major, minors, and courses. To view information pertaining directly to Philosophy, please go here.
Did You Know?
Study Abroad
Laura Engel spent the spring semester studying philosophy at Oxford University.
Andi Twiton studied in Northern Ireland during the Spring, 2007 semester, with HECUA. His program, "Northern Ireland: Democracy and Social Change" involved an internship with the organization Children in Crossfire.
