BA in Philosophy in Boston United States | Suffolk University

Our program offers students a comprehensive grounding in both classical and contemporary philosophy, covering logic, ethics, and everything in between. You'll have the flexibility to customize your studies through diverse electives spanning aesthetics, feminist theory, environmental ethics, biomedical ethics, and existential thought. The curriculum extends beyond Western traditions to explore Eastern philosophies like Confucianism and Buddhism, as well as indigenous perspectives including Africana philosophy and Native American spiritual traditions. Upper-level seminars allow deep dives into seminal thinkers—from Plato and Aristotle to Kant and Wittgenstein—or specialized topics such as Deception and Discourse, Symbolic Logic, or Ecological Feminism.
Our professors will immerse you in both continental and analytic philosophical approaches, while intimate seminar settings foster worldview expansion through rigorous dialogue. The program integrates experiential learning through community-engaged courses, professional internships, guest lectures, and educational excursions that tap into Boston's vibrant scholarly ecosystem. Your academic journey culminates in the Senior Symposium, where you'll showcase original research to faculty and graduates. This preparation equips you for advanced study in law or academia, or careers spanning media, public service, healthcare policy, or legal practice.
Philosophy majors will:
Master logical frameworks for philosophical and interdisciplinary analysis, Develop a multicultural understanding of philosophical traditions, Engage in rigorous intellectual exchange with classmates and professors, Refine analytical abilities to evaluate and formulate arguments, Examine moral reasoning and ethical principle validation, Strengthen written and verbal communication proficiency, Formulate original philosophical viewpoints for public presentation.