
Program Overview
Philosophy
Study in philosophy is an essential component of a liberal arts education, as this interdisciplinary program develops skills essential to all intellectual pursuits. The course of study for the philosophy major encourages students to ask the “big questions” and helps them become critical and careful thinkers with the ability to analyze and address the hard questions.
Why Study Philosophy at Oberlin?
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Variety of Courses
6
Associated Faculty
9
Study Away Programs
Sample Courses
- PHIL 121 - Philosophy & Morality 4 credits
- PHIL 225 - Environmental Ethics 4 credits
- PHIL 234 - Topics in Applied Ethics 4 credits
- PHIL 375 - Realism and Representation in Art 4 credits
Philosophy Faculty
Faculty interests and research includes metaethics and philosophy of sex, love, and friendship; the philosophy of perception; the history of philosophy and the history of music theory; aesthetics and ethical art criticism; and the philosophy of science and metaphysics.
Explore Faculty within PhilosophyPhilosophy Faculty
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Amy Berg
Assistant Professor of Philosophy -
Dorit Ganson
Associate Professor of Philosophy -
Todd Ganson
Professor of Philosophy -
Bryan Parkhurst
Assistant Professor of Music Theory and Aural Skills -
Katherine Thomson-Jones
Professor of Philosophy -
Martin Thomson-Jones
Professor of Philosophy