Traditionally, the study of philosophy has enjoyed a place of prominence in Catholic higher education. Likewise, philosophical contemplation has been highly prized throughout the Dominican intellectual tradition.

The philosophy faculty at Barry University, who represent a variety of philosophical interests, is committed to the goals of introducing students to philosophical consideration of ultimate questions and of equipping them to engage in philosophical inquiry in order to develop a reasonable, consistent, coherent and comprehensive world and life view.

The philosophy curriculum is designed to accomplish the mission by providing students the following opportunities:

(a) development of broad historical background in philosophy,

(b) introduction to the main problems of philosophy,

(c) exposure to philosophical approaches from a variety of cultures and nations,

(d) acquisition of what might be call the philosophical attitude toward human existence and the world,

(e) acquaintance with a variety of philosophical methods of inquiry and analysis,

(f) introduction to important trends in contemporary philosophical thought, and

(g) assistance in integrating philosophical inquiry with other academic disciplines and professional studies.

For more information regarding course and program offerings, please refer to the Arts & Sciences section of the Undergraduate Catalog.