majors at The University of Toledo learn how to read and critically evaluate complex and meaningful texts that deal with a wide array of important questions. Using these classical and contemporary texts, students explore questions and problems that help us understand human nature and our relationship to the world.

UToledo?s program explores multiple traditions and considers problems from a range of perspectives. We also offer interdisciplinary courses that examine ?issues in biology, psychology, mathematics and medicine.

Philosophy?bachelor's degree highlights:

  • A comprehensive philosophy curriculum.?UT?s BA program in philosophy incorporates multiple philosophical traditions.
  • Partnership with religious studies program.?This unique relationship creates an opportunity for UT?s philosophy majors to study Eastern and Islamic intellectual traditions, as well as courses in the philosophy of religion.
  • Cutting-edge curriculum.
  • Top faculty in the field.?UToledo professors have earned graduate degrees from some of the top philosophy programs in the world.
  • Excellent pre-med or pre-law major.?Studying philosophy is great preparation for ?careers in law, medicine, higher management and science. UT?s philosophy majors develop strong skills in problem solving, logic and abstract reasoning.
Career opportunities:

UToledo philosophy graduates often enter graduate school or other professional programs. Our students have been accepted to:

  • The Graduate Center, City Unversity of New York?
  • Emory University?
  • University of Notre Dame?
  • Ohio State University?
  • Binghamton University, State University of New York?