BSc 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 systems, and Indigenous spiritual practices. Upper-level seminars allow deep dives into seminal thinkers like Plato, Aristotle, Kant, Heidegger, and Wittgenstein, or specialized topics such as Deception and Discourse, Complex Logic Systems, and 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 assumptions. 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 original research before faculty and graduates. Upon completion, you'll be exceptionally prepared for advanced study in law or academia, or professional paths in media, government, healthcare policy, or legal practice.
Philosophy majors will:
Master logical frameworks and their application across disciplines, Gain international philosophical literacy, Engage in rigorous intellectual exchange with classmates and professors, Refine analytical abilities for evaluating and formulating arguments, Examine moral reasoning and ethical foundations, Strengthen written and verbal communication competencies, Formulate original philosophical viewpoints and defend them publicly.