In recognition of the recent and ongoing protests nationwide and at UO, Philosophy faculty endorse the following statement by the American Association of University Professors (AAUP). We defend the right to free speech and peaceful protest on university campuses, condemn the militarized response by institutional leaders to these activities, and vehemently oppose the politically motivated assault on higher education.Full statement can be accessed here.The Department of Philosophy has written and endorsed its own statement regarding student-led movements at the University of Oregon and around the nation.The statement can be found here. |
Living, integrated pluralism characterizes philosophy at the University of Oregon. Offering both graduate (Ph.D. and M.A.) and undergraduate (B.A., B.S. and minors in Philosophy and in Ethics) degrees, the department is home to ongoing dialogues and inquiries across philosophical perspectives and academic disciplines.
Our graduate program produces first-rate scholars and teachers with a strong foundation in the history of philosophy, a well-rounded preparation in the diverse concerns of contemporary philosophy, and the skills to communicate effectively across different traditions and schools of thought. Our graduates have an established track-record of successful placement in tenure-track positions at liberal arts colleges and research universities.
Our thriving undergraduate program includes a major and minor in Philosophy as well as a minor in Ethics. Throughout our undergraduate curriculum, we encourage our students to become engaged, reflective citizens and lifelong learners while preparing them for careers in government, law, the non-profit sector, business, or higher education. Our undergraduate program prepares students with skills requisite for both fulfilling careers and the work of citizenship, as well as practices of reflection and curiosity through which we can combine jobs and duties with a rich personal life. Our classes specifically emphasizes the skills of critical reflection, ethical awareness, synthetic thinking (summarizing trends in research, distilling patterns in data, and connecting seemingly disparate ideas), written and oral communication, and creative problem-solving.
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