Philosophy

Focusing on the fundamental issues of human life, meaning and action by exploring these important topics through a critical methodology.

The UMass Lowell Philosophy Program links the arts, sciences and humanities and has structured its course offerings so they appeal to majors and non-majors alike.

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Philosophy Professor Asks Students to Ponder Big Questions

Philosophy Professor Asks Students to Ponder Big Questions | Featured Story

8/31/2016
Philosophy Prof. John Kaag loves to ask students the big questions – such as “Who am I?” and “Why am I here?” – and answers them for himself in his upcoming book, “American Philosophy: A Love Story.”
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Service-learning Internships Lead to Jobs with Purpose

Service-learning Internships Lead to Jobs with Purpose | Featured Story

6/13/2016
Service-learning internships give FAHSS students hands-on experience that leads to paying jobs.
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Mock Trial Team Advances to Championship Qualifier

Mock Trial Team Advances to Championship Qualifier | Featured Story

3/4/2016
The university’s mock trial team is advancing from regionals to the Opening Round Championship Series – one of eight tournaments leading to the national championships – for the first time.
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Girlfriend, Mother, Professor?

Girlfriend, Mother, Professor? | In The News

1/25/2016
New York Times

Column by Carol Hay, an associate professor of philosophy and the director of the gender studies program at UMass Lowell, and the author of “Kantianism, Liberalism, and Feminism: Resisting Oppression.”

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