Philosophy

In our graduate and undergraduate degree programs we offer small classes, an active student body, and support for your academic growth. The Philosophy Department has been recognized for its breadth and the scholarly activity of its faculty. The Department is strong in traditional areas of philosophy and active in innovative ones (e.g., Feminist Philosophy; Applied Philosophy). The Department is noted for its treatment of philosophy in a global context (Comparative Philosophy; Asian Philosophy; African and African American Philosophies), and for its engagement with issues reflecting its Silicon Valley setting (Computers, Ethics and Society; Science, Technology and Human Values; Philosophy of Technology; Philosophy of Science).