Philosophy
Offered by the Philosophy department.

Philosophy is offered as both a major and a minor. Philosophy majors do well on standardized tests (like the LSAT, MCAT, and GMAT) and employers value their ability to write analytically and solve problems creatively. Philosophy majors acquire the kinds of skills necessary for success not only in life but in an ever-changing, global economy.

Programs

Faculty

M. Teresa Celada

Associate Professor of Philosophy

Nancy Kendrick

Professor of Philosophy

Aidan Kestigian

Visiting Assistant Professor

Stephen Mathis

Associate Professor of Philosophy

John Partridge

Associate Professor of Philosophy; Chair, Department of Philosophy

Internships

Yixi Zhou

2020, Philosophy, Sociology Screen reader support enabled.

Barbara Bissell '72 Internship Fund

School on Wheels of Massachusetts, East Bridgewater, MA

I discovered an interest in working with a non-governmental organization, and a passion for studying social work in the future.

Martin Hanley

2021, Visual Art, Philosophy

The Karman Family Internship Fund

The Law Offices of Jason Giannetti Esq., Brookline, MA

This internship taught me tangible ways to help communities of color and to make a difference in their lives.

Outcomes

97% of Philosophy majors from the past five years have found employment, attended graduate school or achieved a fellowship or service opportunity within six months of graduation *

97%
of Philosophy majors

Recent Graduates

Sample First Jobs

  • Marketing and Development Associate, DOROT
  • Office Associate, Great Schools Partnership
  • Program Host and Assistant Producer, Voice of America
  • Report Editor, Claims Bureau USA
  • Research Assistant, California Health and Longevity Institute


Sample Graduate Schools

  • Quinnipiac University
  • Suffolk University
  • University of California-Riverside

*outcomes data is based on a knowledge rate of 73% for the classes of 2014-2018