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Philosophy sits at the core of the Millsaps Core
Curriculum as an integral element of the famous "Heritage." It is
also one of several departments cooperating to offer the European
Studies major. Students become familiar with both classical and
contemporary Western philosophy and learn the processes of rational
philosophical inquiry as they sharpen their skills as critical evaluators,
logical thinkers, and persuasive speakers.
What’s special about
philosophy at Millsaps?
- Participation in the Honors Program, one of the most
exciting and meaningful educational opportunities at the College.
Ambitious and creative students have the chance to conceive
and develop an independent research project.
- Participation in the European Studies program, which
offers a study abroad semester in Europe.
- The chance to meet and talk to nationally-known philosophers,
brought to the college annually through the prestigious Dunbar
Lecture program.
- Professional activities, such as presenting papers
at the Mid-South Philosophy Conference or the Associated Colleges
of the South Women's Studies Conference, or entering the annual
Mississippi Philosophical Association Student Essay Contest.
(First and Second Prize winners present papers at the Mississippi
Philosophical Association Conference.)
- Competing for a Ford Fellowship. Students interested
in a college teaching career can be apprenticed in the art of
teaching under the guidance and direction of a Millsaps professor.
- The Millsaps Philosophical Society -- an association
devoted to dialogue, the critical discussion of philosophical
and contemporary issues, and the study of human values. It sponsors
a number of scholarly meetings every semester and organizes
social events. It is a dynamic group committed to community
in the life of the mind.
Life After Millsaps:
A degree in philosophy opens many doors.
When philosophy majors graduate from Millsaps, they are prepared
to:
- Pursue careers in law or government. Philosophy is one of
the best roads to law school because it provides a intensive
training in logical and critical thinking which is crucial to
the study and practice of law.
- Pursue careers in advertising, investment banking, publishing,
book or magazine editing, journalism, broadcast communications,
public relations (to name a few)
- Pursue an academic career in philosophy -- work for a Ph.D.
degree and then teach philosophy at the college level
- Pursue academic careers in other fields such as theology,
literature, political science, psychology, sociology or history.
- Attend graduate schools such as Harvard University, Columbia
University, Vanderbilt University, University of Mississippi
School of Law, Tulane University (including the Law School);
University of Virginia, Washington University, Emory University,
University of Wisconsin and many other prestigious institutions.
For more information visit the Philosophy
Department Website.
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