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Location: Siena 105
Phone: 401-865-2335
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The Department of Philosophy identifies as its mission (a) to help students to think logically and to evaluate ideas critically by means of courses in which the student learns and develops facility in using logical procedures; (b) to impart a philosophical knowledge of the person and human nature as understood by the different schools of thought that have contributed to the Judaeo-Christian tradition and as fulfilling the mission of Providence College; (c) to impart a knowledge of the person's heritage by tracing systematically the origin and evolution of philosophical problems and issues in courses on the history of philosophy and philosophical ideas; (d) to enable students to act thoughtfully, both as private individuals and as citizens, in the light of the best insights available within the Judaeo-Christian tradition; (e) to develop an understanding of philosophy as a liberal discipline, able to provide the insights and perspectives required for critical reflection on and evaluation of other disciplines.

The Major
A major is offered in philosophy which leads to the bachelor of arts degree.

The Minor
A minor in philosophy is also available.

For detailed information on the requirements for the philosophy major or minor, as well as course listings and descriptions, please see the on-line undergraduate catalog. 

The Faculty
Professors
Philip E. Devine, Ph.D.
Vance G. Morgan, Ph.D.
Rev. Brian J. Shanley, O.P., Ph.D.
Rev. N. Joseph Torchia, O.P., Ph.D.

Associate Professors
John Abbruzzese, Ph.D.
Giuseppe Butera, Ph.D.
Joseph K. Cosgrove, Ph.D.
Peter Costello, Ph.D.
Juan Carlos Flores, Ph.D., Ph.L.
Rev. Nicholas Ingham, O.P., Ph.D.
Arthur F. Jackson, Ph.D.
Laura L. Landen, Ph.D., Chairperson
Timothy Mahoney, Ph.D. [sabbatical 2009-2010 academic year]
Andrew J. Peach, Ph.D. [on leave]
Matthew S. Pugh, Ph.D.

Assistant Professors
Arroyo, Christopher, Ph.D.
Licia Carlson, Ph.D.
Matthew Cuddeback, Ph.D.
Rev. Bernard F. Langton, O.P., Ph.D. [on leave]
Patrick J. Macfarlane, Ph.D.
Michael J. O'Neill, Ph.D. [sabbatical Spring 2010]
Benjamin S. Yost, Ph.D.

Adjunct Faculty
Charles E. Bonner, Ph.D.
Stephen B. Chamberlain, M.A.
David Shikiar, Ph.D.

Special Lecturers
Rev. Joseph D. Cassidy, O.P., Ph.D.
Rev. Adrian G. Dabash, O.P., M.A., M.F.A. [sabbatical 2009-2010 academic year]

Visit the Web pages maintained by the Department of Philosophy:
http://www.providence.edu/philosophy