Southern Connecticut State University Philosophy Department

09/03/2026

Why study Philosophy at Southern Connecticut State University? The value of a humanities degree is highly debated, but Philosophers are among the top earners - with the highest starting salary of all humanities graduates.

At Southern, you can also minor in Philosophy, and pair it with just about any other discipline. Our courses include Logic, Biomedical Ethics, Ethics of Technology and AI, Sustainability, and more. We look to the past, and the future, and teach our students to think critically, which in the digital age is becoming increasingly important, everyday.

With an excellent faculty:student ratio, you receive dedicated advising from our professors, who are experts in their fields, respected human rights advocates, and are passionate and committed to ensuring the future of the humanities lives on with you.

Visit us today at https://www.southernct.edu/academics/philosophy to learn more!

08/27/2026

Attention Southern Connecticut State University Philosophers! Next week, join us for our Fall Week of Welcome event!

On Tuesday, September 1st, we will be in EN A120 from 1:50pm - 3:05pm for a special lunch and learn session. Department Chair, CSU Professor David Pettigrew will be hosting a talk on Living an Ethical Life. We have free pizza, snacks, drinks and swag to give away, and all are welcome.

Philosophy club is also recruiting new e-board members for the semester - if you are interested, please come along!

We hope to see you there!

07/23/2026

See the latest op ed by Professor David Pettigrew in the Hartford Courant. David, our Chairperson, has been working hard behind the scenes to help recognize Connecticut figures such as Hiram Bingham IV and Varian Fry.

Read more below!

The establishment of days such as Hiram Bingham IV Day, enacts a culture of remembrance in Connecticut that honors the memory of the victims and preserves the truth.

06/27/2026

Southern Connecticut State University Philosophy Professor Armen Marsoobian participated in an international conference on Philosophy and Education at the Armenian State Pedagogical University in Yerevan yesterday. Dr. Marsoobian was honored with a medal for his decades-long service promoting international exchange between the United States academic community and the university and other higher education institutions in Armenia. Dr. Marsoobian also organized symposia and workshops at the American University of Armenia as part of my Fulbright Scholar Award for 2025 to 2026. He looks forward to continuing these collaborations in the years ahead.

06/17/2026

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