Overview

Faculty in the Department of Philosophy at University of Kansas are engaged in world-class research and publication in many areas of the discipline. While the Department is committed to excellence in core areas of philosophy, it is also dedicated to the solution of some of the most pressing problems facing humanity. The discipline of business ethics began at KU with the pioneering work of Richard De George and KU Philosophy remains a department that is engaged with pressing social and political concerns. Feminist philosophy, social and political philosophy, and moral philosophy are among the highlights of current research and teaching in the Department.

The Department offers an active visiting lecture series and hosts the famous Lindley lectures. The Lindley lectures have brought some of the world’s greatest philosophers to Kansas over the decades and are the centerpiece of the intellectual life of the department each year. These lectures are open to the public and are freely available in electronic form. A vibrant visiting-lecturer series, scholarships, and awards for students are made possible by the generous support of friends and alumni of the department.

About this Degree

Although majors are not required to take courses in philosophy in their first 2 years, the department recommends that they do so. Prospective majors are encouraged to begin with one of the 100-level courses. These courses provide introductions to broad areas of philosophy, and students may apply one 100-level course toward the major requirements. PHIL 310, PHIL 384, and PHIL 386 are required prerequisites for upper-division work and should be taken early. Prospective majors should consult the director of undergraduate studies early to plan course work.

Programme Structure

Courses Include:

Ancient Philosophy

Modern Philosophy from Descartes to Kant

Symbolic Logic

Justice and Economic Systems

Aesthetics

Rational Choice Theory

Political Philosophy

Contemporary Ethical Theory

Feminist Theories in Ethics

History of Ethics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
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Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
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- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lawrence, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

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General requirements

Provide evidence of high school graduation with a curriculum that would prepare you for university studies in your home country

Credentials and Requirements by Country for Freshman Admission to the College of LIberal Arts and Sciences

Have a minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale;

Submit English proficiency test scores (dependent upon score level, scores are used to either determine English proficiency or to estimate students' placement in an appropriate level of ESL courses, as needed)

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30177 USD / year

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30177 USD / year

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11298 USD / year

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Living costs

Lawrence

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

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