About Our Philosophy Major
Think Beyond a Career
Philosophy strengthens the foundation of your life.
You want a successful career and that's why you're here. That’s smart; but a college education is more than career preparation. Philosophy sharpens your intellectual skills, makes you a good critical thinker, and helps you become a more thoughtful and reflective person—in addition to providing a solid foundation for your career. Your classes will challenge you to think for yourself about the good life, justice, the environment, business and science. You'll learn how to think critically about important things both in your career and life.
Lead Ethically
No matter your career, employers want people who can make ethical decisions. Learn professional ethics.
Get Hands-on Experience
Prepare for your career by gaining hands-on experience in an internship.
Find Success
Philosophy is theoretical—but it is also incredibly practical. Skills you learn in philosophy transfer to every profession.
Talk With Fellow Philosophers
Enjoy conversation with fellow philosophers in pubs & cafés in Green Bay.
The word "philosopher" means "lover of wisdom." Conversation exhilarates you, whether you're offering your own perspective or listening to someone else's. At the Philosopher’s Café, you can put your love of conversation into practice, specifically focusing on pressing contemporary issues and traditional philosophical problems.
Meet a
Phoenix
"Cover as wide of a net as you can with your philosophy classes. It makes the journey that much more in depth and exciting."
Danny Schmidt '26
Philosophy Major
Ask an Expert
Does God exist? Do we survive our bodily death? Does life have a meaning? What is the best life a person can lead? Is beauty in the eye of the beholder? Professor and department-chair Hye-Kyung Kim, is available to ponder your philosophical questions both great and small.