Aesthetics
Epistemology
Ethics
Logic
Metaphysics
Political and Legal Philosophy
Aesthetics
Epistemology
Ethics
Logic
Metaphysics
Political and Legal Philosophy
The Department of Philosophy at Lehigh asks the big questions that examine the nature of truth, of right and wrong, the essence of being, of freedom and social justice.
The study of philosophy helps you develop skills in critical thinking, sound reasoning and argumentation, objective evaluation, and clear and persuasive writing. Join a community where you study with internationally renowned faculty whose research and teaching expertise represents a wide variety of specializations.
Our graduates go on to careers in a wide range of fields, such as law, medicine, business, education, journalism, government, marketing, religion, and public relations.
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“I think there’s a real sense of community building in the department, and the few students who are passionate about the subject, along with the amazing department administration and professors, are helping make being a philosophy major at Lehigh something really special.”
Mary Grace Collins talks about being part of Lehigh's philosophy department, pursuing a philosophy major, and why she chose Lehigh.
Assistant Professor, Filippo Casati, examines Marin Heidegger's later work and defends an alternate interpretation of his wrestle with the notion of Being.
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