Welcome to the Department of Philosophy at Frostburg State University. We are glad that you are visiting and encourage you to get more information about our department by browsing through our web pages.

Back Row: Shoshana Brassfield, Gene Gall, Frank Fleckenstein, Edward Chapman, Mary Ann Chapman.
Front Row: Michael Matthias, Jean-Marie Makang, H. Skott Brill

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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.

"The unexamined life is not worth living" --Socrates

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