Philosophy
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UNH philosophy majors acquire the ability to think systematically and imaginatively about fundamental and enduring issues such as morality, justice, happiness, beauty, gender, race, nature, artificial intelligence, space, time, and the meaning of life and death. Our internationally-renowned professors emphasize discussion, debate and writing in our courses. Wrestling with the “big questions” from diverse and global perspectives will prepare you exceptionally well for a variety of fulfilling careers. A lively and nurturing community personally invested in the success of our high achieving students, we take pride in watching our graduates excel in top law and graduate schools, innovative social justice programs, and various positions from Wall Street to Silicon Valley and beyond that seek hard workers who can think rigorously and communicate clearly.
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On the Bookshelf and Streaming
On the Bookshelf and Streaming
A year-end roundup of books and recordings published by College of Liberal Arts faculty
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Q&A with 2023 Philosophy Alum, Kieran NewcombWhy did you major in philosophy? I transferred to UNH from Manchester Community College with a different major, and first took a philosophy class as an Honors Program offering. I immediately loved it, and had switched majors by the end of that first semester. I felt like I was connected to a long tradition of asking the Big Questions: Why are we here? How should…Learn More -
Q&A with 2013 Philosophy Alum, Sam FullerWhy did you major in philosophy? I was “undeclared” when I started at UNH and took all kinds of different liberal arts courses. Philosophy courses were my favorite. I enjoyed reading the texts, analyzing the arguments, and discussing the substance in class. Interesting stuff you did as a UNH undergrad? Thesis, study abroad, favorite class,…Learn More -
Q&A with 2020 Philosophy Alum, Dylan WheelerWhy did I major in philosophy? I picked up philosophy in my sophomore year to complement my software engineering degree. At the time, I figured it could strengthen my logic toolkit and maybe help me better understand history. But wow, did it give me so much more. Philosophy taught me how to think clearly, ask better questions, see the world as it is, and grapple with ideas that…Learn More -
Q&A with 2019 Philosophy Alum, Julian GaleWhy did you major in philosophy? I made the shortsighted choice to pick my major based on an article I read showing which majors were best suited for preparing for law school. Don’t let my blind success in this narrow regard fool you—I had no idea what I was doing! I declared before orientation was over, and was one of only two freshman entering with the…Learn More -
Philosophy Major | Bioinformatics Scientist at NIHWhy did you major in philosophy? I majored in philosophy because it was the only discipline where we could explicitly tackle certain meta-level questions that don’t get addressed elsewhere. For instance, what is science and how do we differentiate it from other disciplines? Why is quantum mechanics so damn weird? How do conscious experiences relate to brain processes…Learn More
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