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
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