Philosophy
Major (BA) | Minor
Philosophy at North Park
North Park’s philosophy major combines Christian, urban, and multicultural perspectives. You’ll explore the relationship between religion and philosophy, engage with Chicago’s urban environment, and study diverse philosophical viewpoints. Develop skills in critical thinking, clear communication, and thoughtful evaluation—assets in any career or community.
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Featured courses
PHIL 2010–Ancient and Medieval Philosophy
A survey of the thinkers and movements in the history of philosophy from the pre-Socratics through the late medieval and early Renaissance period.
PHIL 3515–Philosophy of Art
A seminar course on selected problems and topics in the area of aesthetics, e.g., the nature and meaning of aesthetic value, the problem of aesthetic judgment.
Philosophy grounds students in important, fundamental, and long-lasting conversations. It also provides models and strategies for thinking about things that are so novel or so profound that we might naturally not know where to begin.
—Dr. Gregory Clark
Contact
College of Arts and Sciences
Division of Humanities and Social Sciences
Magnuson Campus Center
5000 N. Spaulding Ave.
Chicago, IL 60625
artsandsciences@northpark.edu
(773) 244-5660