Philosophy

Thinking So Hard It Hurts

Think deep thoughts, live your best life. At Central College, philosophy majors sharpen their logic, dive into ethics and tackle life’s big questions — like what makes a good life and why pineapple on pizza is so controversial.

You’ll explore classic thinkers, modern issues and apply big ideas to everything from politics to the planet. Bonus: All that critical thinking preps you for just about any career — and makes you the most interesting person at parties.

Philosophy graduates go on to careers in law, medicine, business, nonprofit work and more
Central College President Mark Putnam was a philosophy major
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Making the Turn

For Cole McGriff ’24, the combination of academics, values and activities, along with being closer to home, made Central the right choice for his college experience.

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Meet the Faculty

  • Anna Christensen, B.A., M.A., Ph.D., Associate Professor of Philosophy
  • Mark Thomas, B.A., M.A., Ph.D., Associate Professor of Philosophy
  • Lori Witt, B.A., M.A., Ph.D., Associate Professor of History

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