Welcome to Philosophy at ¼ªÏé·»
Philosophy is the only discipline that investigates everything. It is also the only discipline that challenges everything, including itself. This is what distinguishes philosophy from the sciences, history, literature, and the arts. Although philosophy and these other disciplines share some of the same goals—like scientists, philosophers want to uncover the nature of reality; like historians, philosophers want to understand where we come from; and like artists, philosophers want to stimulate novel questions about human experience—philosophy alone aims to see how these disciplines are connected and to understand what makes them possible.
The Department of Philosophy at ¼ªÏé·» offers a unique, flexible, innovative curriculum, emphasizing the diversity of our field. It also emphasizes skills (like critical thinking, ethical reasoning, logical analysis, persuasive writing, and careful reading) that prepare you for a wide range of careers. As you practice and refine these skills in your courses, you'll investigate questions of fundamental human importance: What is consciousness? What does it mean to be human? How should we organize society?
Academic Programs
Minor in Philosophy and Emerging Technologies
Concentrate in Underrepresented Philosophical Traditions [launching Fall 2026!]
Philosophy Events
Ask Questions, Challenge Assumptions, Think Critically, and Prepare for your Future
Interested in a career in law, government, consulting, education, or community organizing? Philosophy may be the right choice for you: Philosophy majors routinely outperform other graduates on graduate school entrance exams like the LSAT, GMAT, MCAT, and GRE, and the mid-career earnings of philosophy majors is higher, on average, than that of graduates in Business, Marketing, or Nursing. As a low-cost, low-unit major, that makes your philosophy degree an excellent value.
Of course, philosophy is not only useful for your career: Being reflective about your beliefs, values, and decisions is expected of citizens participating in a democratic society; philosophy can help hone and encourage those skills. It can also lead to a more fulfilling and interesting life by prompting reflection on the meaning of existence and on what it means to be human in the world.
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Department Chair
Kristina Meshelski
Main Office: Sierra Tower 522
Email: philosophy@csun.edu
- Phone: 818-677-2757
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