Philosophy

Philosophy explores central aspects of the human condition, of our world and of our relation to that world.

The Department of Philosophy at Amherst welcomes all students, from those who would like to sample a course or two, to those who would like to major in the discipline and perhaps even study the subject in graduate school.

"Fifteenth Annual Amherst Lecture in Philosophy."

"Autonomy, Consciousness and Freedom”

Daniel C. Dennett (Co-Director Center for Cognitive Studies and Austin B. Fletcher Professor of Philosophy, Tufts University) will present the 14th Annual Amherst Lecture (ALP) in Philosophy on Thursday, October 17th in Pruyne Lecture Hall, Fayerweather Hall at 5:00pm.  The title of his lecture is "Autonomy, Consciousness and Freedom."  A reception will follow.  All lectures are free and open to the public. For further information, please contact the Department of Philosophy at (413) 542-5805.

For further information, please contact Dee Brace at (413) 542-5805 or send e-mail to djbrace@amherst.edu

 

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About Philosophy

What is philosophy? Why Study Philosophy? Here are just a few of the many reasons.

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About the Major

An Amherst philosophy education conveys a sense of wonder about ourselves and our world, through exploration of philosophical texts and personal engagement with philosophical issues.

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Lecture in Philosophy

Every year, the Amherst Lecture in Philosophy brings a distinguished philosopher to campus for a public lecture.

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Our History

The teaching of philosophy has a rich history at Amherst College.

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Alumni

Meet our alumni, including those teaching philosophy at colleges and universities around the world.

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