Philosophy at Duquesne
Our undergraduate and graduate programs in philosophy guide students in philosophical thinking, both past and present, and provide a venue for asking and answering the basic questions of human life. Our courses concentrate both on contemporary continental philosophy and the history of philosophy.
Duquesne's Philosophy department has had a strong reputation in the interdisciplinary teaching of phenomenology and existentialism since the early 1950s. Since then, the Philosophy department has continued its commitment to providing resources and training for students interested in studying this rich tradition.
Mission
Philosophy is at the heart of a liberal education; philosophical reflection encourages human beings to seek the truth and to examine the moral foundations of their thought and action.
Philosophy fosters the ability to read with understanding, to think logically, to argue rationally, and to evaluate positions critically. Majors have distinguished themselves in careers in philosophy, law, business, and in the priesthood.
