Philosophy

Studying philosophy at Hampshire allows students to complete substantial groundwork within the history of Western philosophy, while at the same time engaging in dialogue with other traditions and perspectives.

Through Hampshire's classes, students become versed in the work of philosophers representing a wide range of cultural and historical backgrounds, and develop abilities to analyze, articulate, construct, and criticize philosophical arguments.

Philosophy courses are also utilized to strengthen an understanding of the law, gender studies, religion, psychology, social justice, and history or to supplement a focus in studio arts or film.

• Love, Sex, and Death
• Philosophy as a Way of Life
• Other Minds
• Moral Philosophy
• The Global War on Terror: New Legal and Philosophical Frameworks
• Ethics, Aesthetics, Politics, and the Concept of Address
• Freewill and Determinism
• Identity Beyond Identity Politics
• Kant and German Idealism
• Philosophy of Education
• Introduction to Metaphysics
• The Philosophy of Ludwig Wittgenstein
• Intro to Political Philosophy: Politics, Recognition and Exclusion
• Contemporary French Philosophy
• Philosophy of Mind
• Philosophy, Relativism and Truth
• Environmental Ethics
• Philosophies of Modern and Contemporary Art
• Science and Religion: The History and Philosophy of an Uneasy Relationship
• The Philosophy & Science of Happiness
• Ancient Philosophy (AC)
• Buddhist Philosophy (SC)
• Feminism and Knowledge (MHC)
• The Greek Period (MHC)
• Kant (UMass)
• The Meaning of Life (SC)
• Metaphysics (UMass)
• Philosophy for Children (MHC)
• Plato (AC)
• Problems in Social Thought (UMass)

Requirements

• Common Application
• An academic paper in English
• Supplemental essay responses
• Current transcripts
• School report, including guidance counselor recommendation
• At least one letter of recommendation from a teacher
• Certification of Finances form
• TOEFL or IELTS score (Minimum TOEFL score of 91 or a minimum IELTS score of 6.5. Predicted grades for IB English A1 or A2, or for A-level English, will also be considered.
• Additional letters of recommendation, up to three

Scholarships

• MacArthur Foundation Grant Making Programs
• American Association of University Women
• Fulbright International Scholarship Program for non-US students