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Philosophy Department

Philosophy at George Mason University

Philosophy is concerned with the basic questions of human existence, such as, How should I live? What is a just society? What is knowledge? What is beauty? Is there a God?

In studying philosophy students can become familiar with the long tradition of Western thought on these issues, and with the efforts of philosophers today to answer such questions and to understand the tradition we inherit.

The Accelerated Master's Program
Find out how to earn a B.A. and an M.A. in five years

Honors Option in Philosophy
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Philosophy Majors in the News
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Kathryn Brooks Scholarship Winner
Congratulation to Allia Borowski

Dean's Challenge Award Winner
Congratulations to Jennifer Dean

Outstanding Graduating Senior
Congratulation to Nicholas Barker

Outstanding Graduating M.A. Student
Congratulations to Katherine Mendis

Philosophy Department Chair | Ted Kinnaman
tkinnama@gmu.edu | 703 993-4328

Undergraduate Coordinator | Emmett Holman
eholman@gmu.edu | 703 993-1329

Graduate Coordinator | Debra Bergoffen
dbergoff@gmu.edu | 703 993-1294

Office Manager | Andy McDonald
amcdonal@gmu.edu | 703 993-1290