Christopher P. Mooney. E. Deluty, J. Esposito, M. Halfon, N. Newton.
Philosophy is the love of wisdom and as such it stands at the center of a liberal arts education.
It is the one subject which integrates all other disciplines through its pursuit of the ideals of truth, goodness and beauty. Through rational reflection and critical analysis, philosophy guides the student to make choices and form judgments regarding personal values, beliefs and points of view. The philosopher questions all things so that answers may be found for the fundamental issues of human life. Besides serving as a cornerstone for a liberal education, philosophy provides a good foundation for upper level studies in the humanities and the social sciences, as well as for professional studies in law and medicine. Students wishing to pursue study at the baccalaureate level in this subject should see departmental advisors.