Study a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy at King's

A central task of philosophy is to critique and examine ideas in order to arrive at truth. Dig into valid and invalid forms of reasoning, study major developments in the history of Western thought, and wrestle with what it means to "be."

Inside this program

Journey Through Centuries Of Human Thought

Philosophy is woven into all of human experience. Examine reasoning and wisdom while unpacking works from scholars and philosophers throughout centuries of Classical and Modern thought.

Discover Philosophy's Contributions To Culture And Society

How do ethical and aesthetic problems affect us? Philosophy has developed alongside human civilization and philosophers have been central to radical social changes. As a philosophy student, you will thoughtfully examine the nature of humankind in relation to every area of study and inquiry.

Learn By Doing

We'll tell you all about philosophy, its history and thought leaders, but philosophy is best explored by practicing it. Challenge your assumptions with thoughtful questions and debate perspectives and theories with professors and classmates.

Research Profiles

Radicalizing Spirit: The Challenge of Contemporary Quakerism Jeffrey Dudiak Humanities & Social Sciences

Drawing on Quaker history, the Bible, philosophy, and his own experience among Friends, Dudiak advocates thinking the relationship between Quakerism and Christianity in parallel with the relationship Jesus took with respect to Judaism, that is, as an attempt at “fulfillment,” which requires both fidelity and transgression.