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Philosophy at MSU Denver
“Have the courage to use your own understanding.” -Immanuel Kant
Philosophy begins in wonder. What am I? How can I know things? What is the best life for a human being? What is justice? What is truth? Philosophy is the attempt to understand and answer questions such as these in a rigorous, critical and open-ended manner. No belief is left unquestioned. No prejudice respected. No authority bowed to. Philosophy is unlike other disciplines. It is not learning what others have discovered. It is discovering how to learn, in a genuine and personal way, to use one’s own mind to think about oneself, the world and the relation between the two. Learn more about the mission and goals of the Department of Philosophy at MSU Denver.
Fall 2023!
Philosophy Core
PHI 2440 Symbolic Logic (Dr. Vijay Mascarenhas) MW 12:30-1:45
PHI 3000 History of Ancient Philosophy (Dr. Antonio Chu) TR 12:30-1:45
PHI 3020 History of Modern Philosophy (Dr. Sullivan) Online
We are also offering upper division electives:
PHI 3400 Philosophy of Science (Dr. Sean Morris Area 3) MW 2:00-3:15
PHI 3370 Computers, Ethics, and Society (Dr. Kate Schmidt, Area 4) MW 11:00-12:15, MW 12:30-1:45, Online
PHI 3150 Social and Political Philosophy (Dr. Brian Hutchinson, Area 4) TR 11:00-12:15
PHI 3390 Aesthetics (Dr. David Sullivan, Area 4) Online
PHI 3010 History of Medieval Philosophy: Islamic, Jewish, and Christian Voices (Dr. Caleb Cohoe, Area 5) MW 11:00-12:15
PHI 3410 Japanese Religions (TJ Dezauche, Area 5 or 6) MW 9:30-10:45
PHI 370 Film and Philosophy (Dr. Adam Graves, Area 6) TR 2:00-3:15 Hybrid Flex
PHI 4100 Senior Seminar ( Dr. Brian Hutchinson) TR 11:00-12:15
Career Options
What can I do with a philosophy degree? A lot. Philosophy may not prepare you for one specific career, but it is particularly good at preparing students for the variety of jobs and careers graduates are likely to have over a lifetime. Philosophy majors do better, professionally and financially, than, for example, business, biology, marketing and political-science majors (don’t believe us?). And if you are considering going on to graduate school, philosophy majors score higher than any other major on the GRE and are in the top ranks for the LSAT, GMAT and MCAT.
Already have a major? If you want to think more deeply, more critically, from different perspectives, about the things you learn in your major, the philosophy minor is for you. A philosophy minor (only 21 credits) is a great match for majors such as biology, physics, psychology, political science, sociology and anthropology. We also offer a minor in religious studies, in case you would like to critically examine the world’s various religious traditions.
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Denver Project for Humanistic Inquiry
The Denver Project for Humanistic Inquiry (DPhi) aims to enrich Denver’s intellectual and cultural life via many avenues.
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Contact Us
Need help finding a course? Need an override or advising?
Call Us: 303-615-0900Stop into the The Department of Philosophy in Central Classroom (CN) 303 or call 303-615-0900. Our Fall Hours are:
Monday-Friday 8:30-4:00
Phone: 303-615-0900
Location: Central Building, 303
Mailing Address:
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Department of Philosophy
P.O. Box 173362, Campus Box 49
Denver, CO 80217
Faculty & Staff
Meet our FacultyDepartment Highlights
We are excited to announce that our faculty member, Dr. James Reid, won a grant for the preparation of a book interpreting the work of German Romantic philosophical poet Novalis, plus a one-volume selected edition of his philosophical and literary writings from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). Congratulations, Dr. Reid!
The Auraria Campus was bustling with students the first week of classes starting Aug. 23, 2021.
Giving to the Department of Philosophy
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Donate to John Kennedy's Memorial Scholarship
John Kennedy, a longtime affiliate faculty member, passed away at the end of the Fall 2022 semester. He was known for his kindness and compassion towards colleagues and students and will be missed deeply.
John earned his Bachelor of Arts at MSU Denver, majoring in Philosophy and minoring in History. He went on to earn a Master of Arts in Philosophy at the University of Denver, focusing his studies on Continental Philosophy, especially Kant and Hegel.
John went on to study in Ireland and Iowa, as he put it in his own words. “Later I would have the privilege to read Philosophy at Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland, exploring the thought of George Berkeley with the noted scholar, E.J. Furlong. At the end of this brief excursion I spent a number of years at the University of Iowa as a student in the Graduate Department of Philosophy studying Kant and Ethical Theory with the guidance of Moltke Gram, the noted Kant scholar, as well as other members of their fine faculty.”
John was a valued colleague and friend and his loss has made a profound impact. In memorial of John, we are asking for donations to a scholarship in his honor. The John Kennedy Memorial Scholarship will help Philosophy students further their academic careers here at MSU Denver. You may donate by using this link.