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Philosophy at Providence College
Explore life’s biggest questions with a faculty and community devoted to thinking well, writing clearly, and living wisely.
Why Study Philosophy?
Philosophy builds skills that matter: clear thinking, strong communication, and the ability to analyze complex issues from multiple perspectives.
Think Clearly
Build analytical skills that transfer to every career and every decision.
Write Powerfully
Develop clear, persuasive communication through close reading and rigorous argument.
Go Anywhere
Philosophy graduates thrive in law, medicine, business, education, and graduate study.
DEGREE PROGRAMS
BEYOND THE CLASSROOM
Student Organizations
Join the Philosophy Club or Phi Sigma Tau, the international philosophy honors society.
Prizes & Recognition
The Cassidy & Lisska Prizes recognize outstanding student work in philosophy.
Our Graduates
You’ll be prepared for almost any career, including in business, healthcare, and law, and for graduate study because you’ll have developed the ability to make and analyze arguments, to read critically and write effectively, to express clearly substantive ideas, and to approach problems reflectively. You’ll learn from passionate scholars how to think for yourself, and you’ll leave here better off.
87%
Employed or in graduate school
40%
In graduate study
27%
Employed only
20%
Doing both
Selected Employers
Amazon · Archdiocese of Boston · Blessed Sacrament School · Diocese of Burlington · RGIS
Selected Graduate Schools
Catholic University of America · Columbia University · CUNY · Mount St. Mary’s Seminary · Providence College · Sacred Heart Major Seminary · Saint John’s Seminary · University of Connecticut
ADDITIONAL CONTACT INFORMATION
Dr. John Abbruzzese
Associate Professor / Department Chair
Office Hours: Monday & Friday 1:00pm-2:15pm
Siena Hall 108
401.865.1030
jabbruzz@providence.edu
Wendy Forsley
Administrative Coordinator
Siena 105
401.865.2335
wforsley@providence.edu
