BA Philosophy

Philosophy is the love of wisdom. At Xavier, you'll get to know history's greatest thinkers and challenge your reality by reading carefully and questioning what is true. As a philosophy major, you’ll engage in growing discussions of human nature, morality, technology and God. You’ll also become an active contributing scholar through conducting and presenting original research.

The philosophy major curriculum is flexible, so you’ll be able to study and research what interests you most. Courses in the philosophy major cover time periods from ancient Greece up to the present day, and they span a range of topics, including Jewish and Islamic thought, philosophy of science, and political theory. You'll also have the opportunity to study abroad in Paris, Jerusalem or Rome, where you'll experience the beauty of timeless traditions and cultures.

Xavier University, located in Cincinnati, Ohio, is nationally recognized as a top university by U.S. News & World Report, The Princeton Review and Forbes. 98 percent of our students, including those in the philosophy major, are working, volunteering or in graduate school within six months of graduation (Class of 2021).