Philosophy

The general goal of a university education is to help us become accomplished human beings through the development of our mind and of its different parts. But the well being of these components and of the whole person requires order and direction, which, in the perspective of philosophy, comes mainly from reason. This is why philosophy, the rational pursuit of true answers to the most fundamental questions — whether they be about human nature, the good, the universe, or the existence of God, to name a few — is at the very heart of any education that aims at liberating the mind from the slavery of ignorance, error, or superficial daily preoccupations.

All courses offered by the Philosophy department are taught in the more intimate atmosphere of the St. Jerome’s University campus, which generally implies smaller classrooms and always allows for easy interaction with faculty.

Students co-registered at St. Jerome’s University have access to all the Philosophy programs from our degree-granting institution, the University of Waterloo. The flexibility of the programs gives students the possibility to choose from a wide array of courses, whether they are offered on main campus, at St. Jerome’s University or in some cases at both locations. Philosophy classes at St. Jerome’s University are usually smaller in size and tend to take a more traditional and classical approach to the discipline.
 
The courses offered by the St. Jerome's University Philosophy department are listed below.
 
For an overview of the Philosophy programs (Three-Year General, Four-Year General, Honours, Honours [Arts and Business profile, Co-op and Regular], Honours Double Major, and Minor), visit the Programs and Plans section of the Undergraduate Studies Academic Calendar.