Overview

Studying Philosophy at Earlham College not only teaches you how to think, critically analyze knowledge and question fundamental assumptions but also makes you understand the conceptual presuppositions of all other disciplines better.

Key facts

With the specialization of knowledge and the development of particular branches of sciences, the social sciences and the humanities, philosophy developed into its own as well.

However, Philosophy remains the only discipline that has conceptual ties to all the other disciplines in academia, such as philosophy of science, philosophy of social science, philosophy of history, aesthetics (art) and philosophy of language.

Philosophy questions the fundamental conceptual foundations and assumptions of all the disciplines: For example, from the field of biology, What is life? Sociology: What is society? History: How do we understand, record and interpret the past?

The department at Earlham College always studies and evaluates Philosophy within our concrete existence in the world. When we do not raise the foundational questions of life ourselves, we unconsciously live with the answers that are provided for us by those who exercise power over us.

Pondering essential questions

Philosophy raises, responds to and studies the fundamental questions and concepts of life and existence.

However, philosophy does not do this in an abstract fashion but always within a historical, political and economic context. How should/could we live? What are the constraints on human existence in contemporary society? Can we live a just life in an unjust society?

Careers and opportunities

You’ll be prepared for a greater understanding across all disciplines, opening the door to a breadth of potential career paths in natural and social sciences, to name a couple.

Many Earlham philosophy graduates go to law school or into seminary training, while others go into secondary school teaching.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Ancient Greek Philosophy

Modern Philosophy

19th Century Philosophy

Contemporary Philosophy

Race and Racism

Senior Capstone Experience

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

More details

Early action deadlines: Nov. 15, Dec. 15

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Richmond, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Although Earlham does not have specific entrance requirements, most successful applicants have completed a minimum of:

4 credits of English, such as literature, grammar or composition

3 credits of mathematics, such as algebra, geometry, pre-calculus or calculus

2 credits of social sciences, such as government, economics, sociology, history or similar topics

2 credits of sciences, such as biology, chemistry or physics

2 credits of world languages, including a second language that is not your native language

Grades in academic classes

Earlham takes your cumulative grade point average into consideration when reviewing your application.

Other decision-making factors

Leadership experience, extracurricular involvement, community service and work experience.

International applications must also be able to meet the minimum level of family financial support.

English proficiency

Tuition Fees

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54864 USD / year

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Living costs

Richmond

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871 - 1410 USD / month

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Pondering essential questions

Careers and opportunities

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