UMD’s Philosophy BA program offers rigorous training in analytical reasoning, logic, and ethical theory. Students examine ancient and modern philosophical traditions, political ideologies, and contemporary debates on science, consciousness, justice, and identity. Courses encourage deep critical thinking and argumentation. The program is ideal for students interested in law, public policy, academia, or intellectual engagement with life’s biggest questions. Philosophy majors develop versatile writing and reasoning skills prized in any career.
Comparative study of Aristotle’s ethics and Kantian deontology
Designing a philosophy-based ethics module for engineers
Argument reconstruction and critique of contemporary political speeches
The problem of free will in neuroscience and determinism
Thought experiment series on personal identity and continuity
Analysis of Rawls’ theory of justice and its modern critiques
Digital philosophy journal focusing on AI and morality
Exploring metaphysical pluralism in indigenous worldviews
Analysis of the trolley problem in medical triage scenarios
Application of Stoic ethics in modern cognitive behavioral therapy
Philosophical investigation of consciousness in machine learning
Debates on moral relativism in global human rights
Designing a prison reform proposal based on retributive vs. restorative justice
Philosophy of mind: The zombie argument and qualia
Study of existentialist views on authenticity and self-creation
Philosophy and film: Analyzing moral narratives in sci-fi cinema
Survey of arguments for and against animal rights
Study of epistemic injustice in marginalized communities
Constructing valid syllogisms for ethical policy proposals
Design of a logic-based curriculum for high school students
Develop clarity of thought, argument, and values with UMD’s analytical and applied philosophy program.
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