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Degrees & Majors

Philosophy

Master of Arts

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The Department of Philosophy's Master of Arts degree offers two distinct paths to the M.A. degree: a general track that covers historical and topical areas of the discipline, and a bioethics track that integrates theory with practice to address an urgent need both in medical science and in the healthcare industry.

Students who pursue the general track may take a number of elective courses focused on classical American philosophy, an area in which the department has particular strength.

Students completing the Philosophy M.A. curriculum will:

  • Know and understand important figures, theories, and arguments in core areas of classical and contemporary philosophy.
  • Know and understand important figures, theories, and arguments related to a specific subject area: American philosophy, bioethics, or international research ethics.
  • Comprehend, interpret, analyze, and evaluate complex philosophical concepts, claims, and arguments.
  • Conduct mentored philosophical research leading to competent, well-researched, in-depth argumentative essays on specific topics.
  • Develop and deliver clear, accurate, and informative research presentations for academic or professional audiences.

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