welcome to hartwick Philosophy
WHY STUDY PHILOSOPHY AT HARTWICK?
You want more than just a career; you seek an approach to life. You aim to understand ethics, learn how to think critically and ask insightful questions.
Here’s why our philosophy program stands out:
- Participate in meaningful discussions and develop the skills to debate with grace and intellect.
- Customize your studies to match your interests, whether it's environmental ethics, medical ethics or even the philosophy of gaming.
- Gain practical experience by interning with local organizations, enhancing your understanding of community involvement and its role in leading a thoughtful life.
Many Career Paths
A philosophy degree lays the groundwork for so many careers, including law, education, public administration and business.
Here’s where Hartwick alums are putting their philosophy skills to work:
- AmericCorps VISTA Reading Partners
- Segar & Sciortino PLLC
- The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA)
- The New York Department of Public Service
- The Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
WHERE WILL YOUR HARTWICK PHILOSOPHY DEGREE TAKE YOU?
A Career
Charles Virella ’22, now a police officer with the New York City police department. A philosophy major who also received an education certification, he was a linebacker on the Hartwick Hawks football team.
John Talbot ’18, a double major in philosophy and political Science, is an attorney at O’Connor Law PLLC. He interned as a legal assistant at River Delta Law Firm in Chengdu, Sichuan, China, and got his law degree from Wake Forest University School of Law.
Ghalia Mahran ’18 is a licensed mental health counselor with Sprouting Roots Mental Health Counseling, following a successful internship.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
- Engage with both historical philosophers and modern thinkers for a comprehensive learning experience.
- Focus your studies on epistemology (how we come to know), metaphysics (the study of reality) and ethics (the study of moral ideals and practice).
- Join the Philosophy Club to bring speakers and host film nights for the campus community. With hard work, you could earn an invitation to join Phi Sigma Tau, the philosophy honor society.
- Collaborate with faculty on their research initiatives and eventually develop your own project to present at events like Student Showcase or national conferences.
Three-Year Bachelor’s Degree Program.
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