Engaged in the Contemporary World
Academics
Our program offers traditional and practical areas in
environmental philosophy & ethics
social and political thought
socially engaged philosophy of science
We offer
Small Class Sizes & Flexible Scheduling
Individual attention from award-winning faculty, staff, and advisors in classes offered on campus and online – create your own path through a major or minor
Philosophy That Matters
Philosophical methods, resources, and elements of traditional areas of philosophy to help address practical issues of concern to society at large and to disciplines outside of philosophy
Philosophy Beyond the Classroom
Senior Thesis, Philosophy Club, Fellowships, Distinguished Philosophy speaker series, experiential learning, career preparation
Degree areas
Philosophy BA
Philosophy BA critically examines the most basic beliefs about the world and the place of people in it.
Philosophy Law Major
Philosophy BA-MA
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Philosophy MA
The Philosophy MA program may choose from the following areas: Philosophy and Ethics of Health Care, Social and Political Thought, Ethics and Development, Environmental Philosophy and Ethics
Philosophy PHD
Philosophy and Ethics of Health Care, Social and Political Thought, Ethics and Development, Environmental Philosophy and Ethics
Philosophy Minor
Philosophy Law Minor
Degree areas
Philosophy BA
Philosophy BA critically examines the most basic beliefs about the world and the place of people in it.
Philosophy Law Major
Philosophy BA-MA
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Philosophy MA
The Philosophy MA program may choose from the following areas: Philosophy and Ethics of Health Care, Social and Political Thought, Ethics and Development, Environmental Philosophy and Ethics
Philosophy PHD
Philosophy and Ethics of Health Care, Social and Political Thought, Ethics and Development, Environmental Philosophy and Ethics
Philosophy Minor
Philosophy Law Minor
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Changing the World with Engaged Philosophy
Through the creation of the Engaged Philosophy Internship Program (EPIP), MSU’s Department of Philosophy is hoping to change how the world views philosophy.
The program connects philosophers with projects and interests outside of academia and includes work with community organizations and other non-academic partners.
Legacy Continues through Endowed Chair
As a philosopher and member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, Whyte came to Michigan State University in the hope of addressing climate change and environmental issues, specifically within communities and tribal nations.
Whyte, a professor and inaugural Timnick Chair in the Humanities within the MSU College of Arts & Letters, holds a deep understanding of the dynamic core issues facing the groups.
“What we do in the Toolbox Dialogue Initiative is use philosophy to structure a dialogue among collaborators in complex projects that focus on real-world issues like climate change or invasive species.”
Michael O’Rourke
Professor of Philosophy
Director of the Toolbox Dialogue Initiative, an NSF-sponsored research initiative
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social and political thought
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Degree Areas
APPAREL & TEXTILE DESIGN
BA, BFA
The Apparel and Textile Design Program focuses on creative design that reflects an innovative and holistic approach to the analysis and integration of knowledge.
MASTER OF FINE ART
MFA
The Master of Fine Art degree program is a three-year program that culminates in a thesis exhibition in the Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum.
ART EDUCATION
BFA
In Art Education, students prepare to become visual–arts teachers by engaging in studio production and studying aesthetics, theory, and Art History.
ART HISTORY & VISUAL CULTURE
BA, MINOR
In Art History and Visual Culture, students study the history of contemporary and traditional art forms across a range of cultures.
ART HISTORY & VISUAL CULTURE
BA, MINOR
In Art History and Visual Culture, students study the history of contemporary and traditional art forms across a range of cultures.
Graphic Design
BFA, MINOR
In Graphic Design students study the art of communication, learning design thinking as a means to identify problems, and create possible solutions.
STUDio ART
BA, BFA
In Studio Art students explore and create using the language of two– and three–dimensional form, space, and time in various media and technologies.
MASTER OF FINE ART
MFA
The Master of Fine Art degree program is a three-year program that culminates in a thesis exhibition in the Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum.
PhD Candidate studying Epistemology and Black Feminist
Degree Areas
APPAREL & TEXTILE DESIGN
BA, BFA
The Apparel and Textile Design Program focuses on creative design that reflects an innovative and holistic approach to the analysis and integration of knowledge.
ART EDUCATION
BFA
In Art Education, students prepare to become visual–arts teachers by engaging in studio production and studying aesthetics, theory, and Art History.
ART HISTORY & VISUAL CULTURE
BA, MINOR
In Art History and Visual Culture, students study the history of contemporary and traditional art forms across a range of cultures.
Graphic Design
BFA, MINOR
In Graphic Design students study the art of communication, learning design thinking as a means to identify problems, and create possible solutions.
STUDio ART
BA, BFA
In Studio Art students explore and create using the language of two– and three–dimensional form, space, and time in various media and technologies.
MASTER OF FINE ART
MFA
The Master of Fine Art degree program is a three-year program that culminates in a thesis exhibition in the Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum.
We offer
Individualized Attention
Service Learning & Research
Career Connections
Degree Areas
Philosophy BA
Philosophy BA critically examines the most basic beliefs about the world and the place of people in it.
Philosophy BA-MA
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Philosophy Minor
Philosophy Law Minor
Philosophy MA
Philosophy PhD
featured News
Changing the World with Engaged Philosophy
The Engaged Philosophy Internship Program (EPIP) connects philosophers with projects and interests outside of academia and includes work with community organizations and other non-academic partners.
Legacy Continues through Endowed Chair
As a philosopher and member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, Whyte came to Michigan State University in the hope of addressing climate change and environmental issues, specifically within communities and tribal nations.
Advancing Diversity in Philosophy
Philosophy professor Kristie Dotson’s expertise is focused in the fields of epistemology and black feminism, and she embraces the fact that neither she, nor any other professor or individual, will ever completely master the former subject.
Featured News
Changing the World with Engaged Philosophy
The Engaged Philosophy Internship Program (EPIP) connects philosophers with projects and interests outside of academia and includes work with …
Legacy Continues through Endowed Chair
As a philosopher and member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, Whyte came to Michigan State University in the hope of addressing …
Advancing Diversity in Philosophy
Philosophy professor Kristie Dotson’s expertise is focused in the fields of epistemology and black feminism, and she embraces …
Cultivating Collaborations in Scientific Endeavors
Have you ever found yourself in a conversation with someone on an important topic and you just keep talking past one another …
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Digital Dig: A New Discovery From Ancient Greece
MSU Behind Detroit Zoo Sculpture Made of Illegal Snare Traps
Michigan State University students, faculty, and researchers are the creators and driving force behind a new exhibit and one-of-a-kind sculpture now on display at the Detroit Zoo.
Preserving Heritage in Mali
While interest in African photography has swelled over the past 20 years, extreme temperatures and improper storage have threatened the physical integrity of important African photo collections, and due to their high commercial value, these photos are vulnerable to theft and mistreatment, putting them at risk of being lost forever.
MSU Alumna Fostering Equity Through Art Education
Asmaa Walton hasn’t run short of opportunity after earning a bachelor’s degree in Art Education from Michigan State University in 2017. Following the completion of an M.A. in Art Politics from New York University (NYU) and a Toledo Museum of Art . . .
Professor’s Work Appears in World’s Largest Electronic Art Exhibition
Alumna Helps Develop Products for Shinola
Alumna Gabrielle Aldridge earned both a BFA in Apparel and Textile Design and a BA in General Management from Michigan State University in 2016. She is now the Product Development Manager for Shinola, an American luxury goods brand based in Detroit.
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