Diane Grossman
- Interim Dean, Gwen Ifill College of Media, Arts, and Humanities and Director of the Honors Program
Philosophy
In the Philosophy program, you'll question life's deepest intricacies.
We like students who ask the tough questions
Our aim isn't to memorize facts, but to explore complex problems and competing perspectives through critical analysis and reflection. Our students gain the ability to express their values and thoughts clearly in both speech and writing.
The extensive talents of our Philosophy students can be applied to any field, including law, journalism, business, social work, medicine, education and writing.
Our students take advantage of internships in Boston and beyond, building their skills and resumes and learning from mentors in their fields. Recent philosophy internships have included sites like Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston Mobilization, Fairness.com, Unitarian Universalist Service Committee, Center for New Words and various law firms.
Recent Senior Theses include:
- Manic Depression through Many Lenses; Parallels Between Ancient and Contemporary Views of Emotion and Mental Disorder
- Epictetus and Stockdale: A Philosophy of Free Will and Freedom in Practice
- Between Chatter and Silence: A Comparison of Earlier and Later Heidegger's Conception of Language
- Ethical Leadership
- Immigration Policy Post 9/11
- Transcending the Individual: Determinism and the Interconnected Self
- Jewish Influences in Levinas' Thought
- Ambiguity in the Philosophy of Simone de Beauvoir
So you know that Simmons is a great place to be, you've learned about our programs, maybe even come for a visit...now you're ready to apply! Let's get started.
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- Major
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Our Faculty
Shirong Luo
- Associate Professor and Interdisciplinary Program Director
Wanda Torres Gregory
- Professor and Department Chair of Philosophy