MA Philosophy
The philosophy master's program in the history of philosophy is based on the history of philosophy, ancient through contemporary, as the necessary experience for a mind critically able to face contemporary philosophical issues.
The master's program in social and applied philosophy provides rigorous philosophical training for individuals who are interested in working in a variety of non-academic contexts or for pursuing further graduate studies.
Choose one of two specializations in our the master of arts program, social applied philosophy and history of philosophy.
Social Applied Philosophy
- Study in a program designed for students with academic or non-academic career interests or professional development.
- Develop critical thinking, argumentation, analysis and writing skills for scholarship or employment in ethics and/or social justice areas.
- Foster interdisciplinary interests (at least 2 cognate courses in other disciplines required) and community engaged research.
- Consider pursuing your MA as a Trinity Fellow.
History of Philosophy
- Obtain one of few MAs in the history of philosophy in the U.S.
- Study a unique curriculum that integrates strong grounding in history with current debates in ethics, social philosophy, philosophy of mind, aesthetics, etc.
- Benefit from good placement record into funded PhD programs
The philosophy master's program in the history of philosophy is based on the history of philosophy, ancient through contemporary, as the necessary experience for a mind critically able to face contemporary philosophical issues.
The master's program in social and applied philosophy provides rigorous philosophical training for individuals who are interested in working in a variety of non-academic contexts or for pursuing further graduate studies.
Choose one of two specializations in our the master of arts program, social applied philosophy and history of philosophy.
Social Applied Philosophy
- Study in a program designed for students with academic or non-academic career interests or professional development.
- Develop critical thinking, argumentation, analysis and writing skills for scholarship or employment in ethics and/or social justice areas.
- Foster interdisciplinary interests (at least 2 cognate courses in other disciplines required) and community engaged research.
- Consider pursuing your MA as a Trinity Fellow.
History of Philosophy
- Obtain one of few MAs in the history of philosophy in the U.S.
- Study a unique curriculum that integrates strong grounding in history with current debates in ethics, social philosophy, philosophy of mind, aesthetics, etc.
- Benefit from good placement record into funded PhD programs
