Philosophy
Explore life's fundamental ideas, develop critical thinking, and engage in philosophical dialogue in a variety of topics.
Philosophy, B.S./B.A.
"Philosophy" means love of wisdom in Greek. The practice of philosophy begins, as Aristotle said, with a sense of wonder. From simple questions children ask—"Why?", "What is God like?", "Does the universe come to an end?" —to complex queries such as the nature of virtue, the meaning of existence, the nature of human knowledge, the nature of reality, the nature of God, etc.
News Briefs
Author to address toxic positivity, power of negativity in MTSU fall Applied Philosophy Lyceum Sept. 27
Toxic positivity and the power of negative thinking will be the topic of discussion at the 2024 fall Applied Philosophy Lyceum at Middle Tennessee State University.[ Read More ]
Guest lecturer presents ‘Another World Is Possible’ at Applied Philosophy Lyceum on April 19
A North Carolina State University professor explores revolution and the possibilities of another world at the Applied Philosophy Lyceum hosted by Middle Tennessee State University’s Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies.[ Read More ]
News Briefs
Author to address toxic positivity, power of negativity in MTSU fall Applied Philosophy Lyceum Sept. 27
Toxic positivity and the power of negative thinking will be the topic of discussion at the 2024 fall Applied Philosophy Lyceum at Middle Tennessee State University.[ Read More ]
Guest lecturer presents ‘Another World Is Possible’ at Applied Philosophy Lyceum on April 19
A North Carolina State University professor explores revolution and the possibilities of another world at the Applied Philosophy Lyceum hosted by Middle Tennessee State University’s Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies.[ Read More ]
Philosophy, B.S./B.A.
Philosophy majors can use their logic, argumentation, and communication skills for a number of professions. Those can range from creating software and developing computer language, to pursuing legal and mediation careers, to helping shape policy for non-profit and governmental organizations. Examples of professions and fields include
- Computer Science
- Curator/archivist/arts management
- Editor/publisher
- Executive/management
- Government and Public Policy
- Higher education
- Law
- Literary criticism
- Mediator
- Medicine
- Non-profit policy maker
- Novelist/non-fiction writer/poet
- Philosophical counselor
- Software creator/systems engineer
- Teacher/professor
- Technical writer
Employers of MTSU alumni include
- Americorps
- Around America
- BMI (Broadcast Music, Inc.)
- California State University, Bakersfield
- Community Health Systems
- Eastern Kentucky University
- Federal Government
- Florida State University
- Freelance organizer and videographer
- HCA (Hospital Corporation of America)
- Old Dominion Freight Line
- Parallon HCA
- SunTrust Bank
- Tennessee Center for Child Welfare
- Tennessee State Government
- Tufts University
- University of Central Oklahoma
- University of Pennsylvania
- University of Toledo
MTSU’s Career Development Center
MTSU offers a comprehensive Career Development Center that serves students throughout the full student experience and beyond. They collaborate with faculty and staff to equip students with the tools to be marketable to the world of work and continuing education.
Students can schedule an appointment or check online resources and job boards at mtsu.edu/career.
Students can find current internship opportunities by talking to faculty and visiting the University job and internship board called Handshake .
Wondering what you can do with your major? Check out our What Can I Do with A Major In guides.
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