- 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?
Kate Goodpaster spent the summer of 2007 working at the Center for Ethical Business Cultures. It is a non-profit affiliated with the University of St. Thomas that works with companies and students (from high school to grad school) to encourage and build awareness about ethical business practice through education, research, and services such as consultation, simulations (what Kate is working on), and assessment tools.
Philosophy Links
PIKSI (Philosophy in an Inclusive Key)
