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Why Study Philosophy?

Philosophy is traditionally defined as the love of wisdom, the ability to think well about the foundations of human action, the nature of reality, and the purposes and priorities of life.

The department offers the opportunity for a systematic study of the philosophies of past and present, of East and West, a study that deepens and broadens one's outlook on the world and on human affairs, and thus provides a more secure basis on which to develop one's own philosophy.

Department Contact

Hours: Mon-Thur, 8:30am-5pm
Fri, 8:30am-1:30pm

E-mail: phlsphr@sfsu.edu

Phone:(415) 338-1596

Address:1600 Holloway Avenue San Francisco, CA 94132, Humanities Building, Room 388

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Department of Philosophy - Graduate Study in Spring ’10

Begin your Graduate Study in Philosophy in Spring ’10

Despite the CSU admissions freeze, students can begin their SFSU graduate study in Philosophy in Spring ’10. Two paths are available.

(1) Students who need to take prerequisites can enroll in these courses through Open University. This option may enable students to complete their prerequisites before matriculating, thereby qualifying them to be admitted in Fall ’10 as fully classified students. 6 units can be applied to the MA degree. Click here for more information on prerequisite courses.

(2) Students who have completed their prerequisites and are qualified for post-baccalaureate study may enroll through Open University in six units of upper division courses or graduate seminars. Students interested in starting their study in Spring ’10 should contact the Graduate Coordinator.