BA in Philosophy - Applied Ethics 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 Chinese philosophy, Buddhist teachings, Africana thought, and Indigenous spiritual traditions. Upper-level seminars allow deep dives into seminal thinkers like Plato, Aristotle, Kant, Heidegger, and Wittgenstein, or specialized topics such as Deception and Discourse, Advanced Symbolic Logic, or Ecological Feminism.
Our professors will immerse you in both continental and analytic philosophical approaches, while intimate seminar discussions will broaden your intellectual horizons and test your viewpoints. The program incorporates 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 your original research to faculty and graduates. Upon completion, you'll be exceptionally prepared for advanced study in law or academia, or professional paths in media, public service, scientific inquiry, healthcare, or legal practice.
Philosophy majors will:
Master logical frameworks and apply them to philosophical and interdisciplinary discourse, Gain an international outlook on philosophical traditions, Engage in rigorous classroom dialogues with fellow students and instructors, Refine analytical abilities to evaluate and formulate compelling arguments, Examine moral reasoning and the foundations of ethical systems, Strengthen written and verbal communication proficiency, Formulate original philosophical viewpoints and present them publicly.