BA in Philosophy - Political and Legal Philosophy in Durham United States | University of New Hampshire

The political and legal philosophy specialization within the philosophy degree caters to students seeking focused study on core philosophical inquiries about governance, legal systems, and justice as they relate to modern challenges. This concentration enables philosophy majors to delve into subjects like justice theory, governmental authority boundaries, reconciling freedom with fairness, economic system comparisons, threats to democratic systems, ideological conflicts, digital privacy, speech rights, law enforcement ethics, social inequities, migration policies, and other intersections of morality, jurisprudence, and political theory.

Our globally distinguished faculty prioritize interactive learning through dialogue, discourse, and written analysis. As an engaged academic community committed to our accomplished students' growth, we celebrate seeing alumni thrive in leading law institutions, premier postgraduate studies, and influential roles across industries from finance to technology. Grappling with profound philosophical concepts exceptionally equips our students for professional achievement. We cultivate skills in logical reasoning, persuasive argumentation, articulate writing, and constructive response to opposing views. Philosophy consistently ranks among the top undergraduate majors for standardized test performance (LSAT/GMAT) and long-term financial success.