Philosophy

Address: 216 Foust Building
Phone: 336.334.4322
Web site: www.uncg.edu/phi

Majors & Concentrations

• Philosophy (BA) U189
• Philosophy Pre-Law (BA) U190

What's unique about Philosophy at UNCG?

• All professors hold a Ph.D. and serve as instructors.
• Three faculty members have been awarded The National Endowment for Humanities Fellowship.
• Five faculty members have published books in major university presses.
• You receive individual attention from recognized faculty.
• Student-to-faculty ratio is 5:1.
• Active faculty and recognized programs
• Courses in both theoretical and applied philosophy

Message from the Department Head

The Philosophy Department at UNCG is an undergraduate department, so you can expect small classes taught by distinguished senior faculty. A major in philosophy at UNCG will enable you to think critically about any subject, and is an especially good preparation for a career in law. The faculty is enthusiastic about philosophy and believes strongly in its importance for a well-rounded education. We invite you to explore our course offerings. –Dr. Gary Rosenkrantz, Head, Department of Philosophy

Special help for students

Faculty in the Department of Philosophy are available to you outside of the classroom for extra help or just for discussion. We also advise you about how best to satisfy department, college, and university requirements. And when it comes time to think about your career after college, the philosophy faculty can offer you support and advice.

Careers

Graduates commonly choose careers in education, science, law or government.
The Institute for Resources & Environment, MCI Communications Corporation, Guilford Technical Community College, Banc One Corporation, and Encompass International all employ philosophy graduates from UNCG. Other graduates include a professor at Southeast Missouri State University; Alan M. Kaplan, Attorney-at-Law; and owner of Autler Communications, Atlanta, GA.

Graduates

Graduates of the Department of Philosophy have had success applying to graduate schools for higher degrees in philosophy and to law schools. Typical graduate schools of philosophy include Arizona, Rochester, University of Massachusetts, University of Illinois, and Ohio State.

Faculty Research

• Substance Among Other Categories, Dr. Joshua Hoffman and Dr. Gary Rosenkrantz
• A Novel Defense of Scientific Realism, Dr. Jarrett Leplin
• Moral Issues in Health Care: An Introduction to Medical Ethics, Dr. Terrance McConnell

Academic Clubs, Organizations, and Activities

• The Philosophy Club, in association with the Department of Philosophy, sponsors the Great Conversations Lecture Series. The lectures cover a wide range of philosophical topics and are open to students and other members of the UNCG community.
• North Carolina Chapter of Phi Sigma Tau, National Honor Society

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