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Philosophy Department

Philosophy House The Department of Philosophy in the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Science offers a program that leads to a bachelor of arts degree in philosophy. The study of philosophy is the reasoned pursuit of fundamental truths. It is a systematic investigation of the key assumptions that underlie our thinking and which often are taken for granted. Much of what is learned in philosophy can be applied in virtually any endeavor. This is both because philosophy touches upon so many subjects, and especially because many of its methods and forms of analysis are applicable in any field.

News & Events

The Waldos will play the symposium benefit at the Empire Dine & Dance Friday nig
Posted February 9, 2012
The USM Philosophy Symposium, our department's official student group, is hosting a benefit event Friday night at the Empire Dine & Dance.
Posted January 26, 2012
Our very own Professor Read became an Internet meme two weeks ago, reaching the popular news aggregation site Reddit and the blog of Wil Wheaton, an actor best known for his roles on "The Big Bang Theory" and "Star Trek: The Next Generation."
Katherine Hulit speaking among a panel of USM faculty, students, and alumni.
Posted December 6, 2011
Professor Read and Professor Caffentzis were among the several speakers for an OccupyMaine teach-in that happened on the Portland campus last Thursday.

Are you a tech-savvy student looking for work?

photo from 'x-ray delta one' on Flickr

Do you know what a hashtag is? Can you maintain a Facebook page?

If you are motivated and passionate about the movement of the Internet and social media marketing, the USM Philosophy Department needs you for Fall 2012!

The Computer Consultant ($10/hr.) will work primarily with the Administrative Assistant to coordinate the updating of information on the Philosophy web site (and possible management of another web site), as well as further development of our web site according to program needs and growth. The most important part of this job is that the candidate will need a working knowledge in social networking (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, blogging, etc.) and be the voice of the Philosophy Department’s online presence.

We are open to new ideas in marketing our department to develop more visibility and membership. Candidate needs to be creative, willing to experiment and deal with uncertainty, needs good writing and verbal communication skills; and, the ability to create a working relationship with the faculty, Administrative Assistant, other work-study students, as well as other USM departments.

If you are interested in this position, please contact Brenda McGovern, Administrative Assistant for more details.

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