Why Study Here?
Department Features
Faculty
Faculty
Preparing students with critical thinking and writing skills necessary for a successful life after graduation.
Events
Events
Undergraduate students have opportunities to attend interdisciplinary events with campus experts.
Coursework
Coursework
Upper-level courses cover core areas of philosophy, important historical figures, and specialized topics such as animal rights, philosophy of mind, and philosophy of law.
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Alumni Testimonials
Our alumni have gone on to have rewarding lives and successful careers in diverse fields. We asked them to tell us what studying philosophy at SMU has done for them. Here is what they told us.
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Philosophy Club
Undergraduate students in Philosophy Club attend exclusive social events, study sessions, talks, and discussions with faculty members.
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Current Events
The Philosophy Department has hosted conferences on Free Will and on Consciousness and the Self, as well as two workshops in Ethical Theory.
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Top Notch Students
We help students build critical thinking skills that are beneficiary in many disciplines and are especially useful as preparation for law school.