Our Department

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The Philosophy Department at UB has a faculty with expertise across broad areas of the discipline. We have a large PhD program, and we also offer an MA with several specialized concentration options. Undergraduates may pursue either a major or a minor, and joint or double majors with other disciplines are also encouraged.

The Department has cross-disciplinary ties with other units of the University, including the Romanell Center for Clinical Ethics and the Philosophy of Medicine, and the UB Departments of Biomedical Informatics,  Computer Science, and Geography. The Department also hosts the National Center for Ontological Research. 

Our faculty and affiliate faculty are active in UB's School of Law,  Center for Cognitive Science,  Confucius Institute, and, the Humanities Institute.

  • Why Choose Us?
    5/2/22
    We are a mid-sized department offering courses in most of the subfields of philosophy Students seeking an advanced graduate degree in philosophy will find rich course offerings and opportunities for research. An undergraduate major in philosophy prepares a student for a wide variety of further academic and professional endeavors, all of which are presented in more detail under Undergraduate Programs.
  • Faculty Research Areas
    8/24/23
  • External Research Funding
    7/21/23
    This list represents a total of $16 million (estimated*) external funding awards that support research, visiting postdoctoral scholars and graduate students in the UB Department of Philosophy.**
  • Our Role in UB's Strategic Plan
    8/2/23
    The Department of Philosophy adds strength to UB's strategic plan in five specific areas:
  • Diversity and Inclusion
    10/25/21
    University at Buffalo, Department of Philosophy
    Statement Regarding Diversity and Inclusion
  • Visiting UB
    8/30/19
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  • About the University
    9/7/22
    The University at Buffalo has three campuses: the North Campus in suburban Amherst, the South Campus on Main Street in a North Buffalo neighborhood and the growing Downtown Campus, encompassing several buildings in downtown Buffalo.
  • About Buffalo-Niagara
    10/2/14
    The Buffalo-Niagara region is a major metropolitan area with a diverse blend of communities, each with its own distinct character and all united in a rich panorama of life.
  • Contact Us
    8/23/23
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