The Philosophy Department of the Brooklyn Campus of Long Island University is located on the 4th Floor of the Humanities Building.

To get further information or register for the major or minor, please visit the Philosophy Department or contact Prof. Margaret Cuonzo at 718-780-4330 or mcuonzo@liu.edu. Her office is Room 468 of the Humanities Building.

To be placed on our philosophy student e-mail list, please send an e-mail to mcuonzo@liu.edu. Those who are on the list will be mailed information regarding events, new courses, and department news.

WHY MAJOR OR MINOR IN PHILOSOPHY?

Students who major or minor in philosophy acquire skills that make them very attractive to potential employers and graduate schools. By majoring or minoring in philosophy, students learn to reason effectively, view problems from multiple perspectives, and argue persuasively.

Although many philosophy majors and minors enter law school, medical school, and graduate school after graduation, a good number enter the workforce directly as well. The undergraduate education that philosophy students receive will serve them well in any field.
If you like to think about "big questions" such as the nature of reality, whether God exists, human nature, what makes something beautiful, the workings of the mind, and similar topics, being a philosopher will not only be a rewarding experience, it will be an interesting one as well.

You will connect with a small but bright, dedicated group of fellow students and be invited to philosophy lectures, films, and events. And when it is time for you to make decisions about your post-graduation future, our dedicated faculty and staff will guide and support you.

Requirements for the Philosophy Major:

1) PHI 61 & PHI 62 (or HHP 21 & HHP 22)
2) 24 Credits of philosophy electives (8 courses), including 3 credits of Honors Study in Philosophy (PHI 195 or PHI 196)

In other words, you will complete the core requirements, plus take eight upper-level courses in philosophy. Courses that are cross-listed with other departments count towards the major.

Requirements for the Philosophy Minor:

1) PHI 61 & PHI 62 (or their equivalents, PHI 3, PHI 4, or PHI 5)
2) 12 credits of elective philosophy courses (4 courses)

In other words, you will complete the core requirements, plus four upper-level courses in philosophy. Courses that are cross-listed with other departments count towards the minor.