Explore life’s biggest questions and prepare for careers requiring deep reasoning, strong communication and ethical clarity.
Our Department of Philosophy is a supportive intellectual community where students explore the meaning of existence, morality, justice and truth.
Studying philosophy sharpens your critical thinking, enhances your writing and prepares you for graduate study or a wide range of careers—from law and business to public policy and education.
You’ll study ancient, modern and contemporary philosophy, while developing skills in logic, argumentation and ethical reasoning. Our philosophy curriculum is flexible and interdisciplinary, with courses that intersect with fields like political science, environmental studies and gender studies.
What stood out to me most about the philosophy program is the way it trained me to think. More than in other disciplines, philosophy pushed me to identify the key parts of an argument and understand how to critique them.
Samuel Ajewole ‘21
philosophy and economics major
Faculty and Student Research
Learn from expert philosophy faculty who are active scholars in areas including existentialism, feminism, bioethics and global justice, and engage in student-centered research alongside them. Recent student projects have examined medical ethics, climate justice and the ethics of artificial intelligence (AI).
As a philosophy student, you can:
- Explore ethical dilemmas in real-world contexts
- Present at Adelphi’s Scholarship and Creative Works Conference
- Access funding, mentorship, and resources through the SPARK Center (Scholars Pursuing Arts, Research, and Knowledge) to turn innovative, cross-disciplinary ideas into life-changing projects
Student Life and Hands-On Learning
Philosophy students at Adelphi engage with a vibrant intellectual community both inside and outside the classroom.
Internship Opportunities
Students in the philosophy degree programs gain real-world experience through internships, research projects and applied ethics opportunities. Work closely with faculty to explore practical applications of philosophical thinking.
Student Clubs and Organizations
Philosophy students at Adelphi connect with peers through discussion groups, reading circles and advocacy groups while building a supportive network of peers.
Considering Law School? Choose Philosophy
Philosophy majors consistently outperform many other majors on the LSAT and are highly valued by law schools for their reasoning, reading and communication skills.
