Welcome to the Department of Philosophy!
Back Row: Shoshana Brassfield, Gene Gall, Frank Fleckenstein, Edward Chapman, Mary Ann Chapman. Front Row: Michael Matthias, Jean-Marie Makang, H. Skott Brill
What Is Philosophy?
The word ‘philosophy’ literally translates to ‘love of wisdom.’ When you study philosophy you will pursue wisdom through reasoning and critical reflection about the most fundamental principles, concepts, and presuppositions that underlie our understanding of the world and the way we live our lives. The philosophy program provides an opportunity to engage in disciplined reflection about matters that concern every human being—ourselves, our world, our interaction with one another—and therefore is both intellectually stimulating and personally enriching. In addition to the intellectual and personal values embodied in the study of philosophy, students acquire critical thinking skills, communication skills, and awareness of values, that are applicable to other academic areas and readily transferable to non-academic careers.
Contact Us
If you have further questions, please send an e-mail to the department administrative assistant, Ms. Shelley Drees, at sdrees@frostburg.edu.
For more information, contact:
Department of Philosophy
109 Dunkle Hall
Frostburg, Maryland 21532-2303
Telephone: 301-687-4215
Fax: 301-687-3099
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Did you know that you can direct all or part of your contributions to the Philosophy Department?
Just specify Philosophy Development (70394) as the fund you would like your gift to benefit.
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"The unexamined
life is not
worth living"
--Socrates
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