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Why Philosophy at Lehigh?

The Department of Philosophy at Lehigh University asks the big questions. We examine the nature of truth, right and wrong, the essence of being, and the meaning of freedom and social justice. We are a community of scholars who love to face big, complex challenges together.

The study of philosophy helps you develop skills in critical thinking, sound reasoning, objective evaluation, and clear, persuasive writing. You'll study with internationally renowned faculty whose research and teaching expertise represents a wide variety of specializations. Students leave here ready to build a meaningful career and to make a real, measurable, and lasting difference in their communities and the world.

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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Selfridge Lecture 2025

Selfridge Lecture

The Selfridge Lecture brings a prominent scholar to Lehigh for one week.

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Xavier Piccone

“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.”

Xavier Piccone

Philosophy Major
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Student Spotlight

Mary Grace Collins talks about being part of Lehigh's philosophy department, pursuing a philosophy major, and why she chose Lehigh. 


Mary Grace Collins

Philosophy and Political Science Double Major

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Heidegger and Being

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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