Philosophy

The overall aim of the SSU Philosophy Department is to train and inspire students to became effective ethical agents in the world. The research focus of our faculty covers a range of topics in practical philosophy: environmental ethics; robo-ethics and artificial intelligence; compassion, pro-social emotions and moral psychology; moral theory; philosophy of law; philosophy of race; philosophy of gender; social justice; the good life; and global interdependence. Although students will specialize in one of the four concentrations, they will have ample opportunity to take classes from all the concentrations. Students will graduate with a well-rounded background and training in practical philosophy. 

Programs and Concentrations

• Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy 
  • Pre-Law and Applied Ethics (optional) Concentration
  • The Good Life Concentration
  • Social Justice Concentration
  • Science and Technology and Ethics Concentration
• Minor in Philosophy