Welcome to the Department of Philosophy!
This is the official website of the Department of Philosophy at the University of Alabama. We are delighted that you are visiting us!
On this page you can find links to everything you need to know about us, including:
- What exactly is philosophy, anyway?
- What can a person do with a philosophy degree?
- What courses of study does the Philosophy Department offer?
- Who are the faculty, and what are their philosophical interests?
- What do philosophy majors who've graduated have to say about their experience in the department?
The Philosophy Department is proud to say that some of the best students at the University of Alabama study here. Should you take a philosophy course? Well, are you:
- Smart?
- Inquisitive?
- Interested to get to the bottom of things?
- A good writer?
- A careful reader?
- Looking for an intellectual challenge?
Then perhaps you should give philosophy a try.
You should also know:
- If you're thinking about law school, philosophy majors do better on the Law School Admissions Test (LSAT) than:
- political science majors,
- English majors, or
- History majors
- If you're thinking about medical school, philosophy majors do better on the Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT) than:
- Biology majors,
- Health science majors, or
- Nursing majors
Wondering why that is? Want to find out why? Take one of our classes. Check out what the students' Philosophy Club is doing. Stop by and have a chat with one of our faculty members.
There's always something interesting going on in the Philosophy Department.
Join Us!
For further information contact:
James R. OttesonDept. of Philosophy
University of Alabama
Box 870218
Tuscaloosa, AL 35487
(205) 348-5942
jotteson@tenhoor.as.ua.edu Dorothy Bazemore
Philosophy Department Secretary
(205) 348-5942
dbazemor@tenhoor.as.ua.edu