The Catholic University of America

Welcome to the School of Philosophy

Our community of students and scholars works together to study issues confronting both the major philosophical disciplines and the major figures in the history of philosophy. With a specific concern for the Catholic intellectual tradition, we are guided by two perennial questions: What is the human good? What are the ultimate principles of being and knowledge?

Ph.D. Program

Our Ph.D. program is designed to provide students with a broad philosophical background both in the history of philosophy and the systematic study of philosophical questions. With a strong record of job placement, our program gives students the skills for scholarly research and prepares them to join the academic community at large.  

M.A. and Ph.L. Programs

We offer a variety of M.A. and Ph.L. programs for students interested either in a terminal degree or further doctoral studies. These programs provide a broad philosophical background both in the history of philosophy and the systematic study of philosophical questions, preparing students either for further academic study or the professional world. 

Undergraduate Programs

Our undergraduate programs are designed to provide students with a broad philosophical background both in the history of philosophy and the systematic study of philosophical questions. These programs also give students the opportunity to do upper division work in related disciplines and serve as excellent preparation for the study of law or theology. 

Seminarians

With the resources of the ecclesiastical faculties of the School of Philosophy and the School of Theology and Religious Studies,CUA offers an outstanding academic program in pre-theology studies for seminarians, inspired by the vision and in accord with the norms of The Program of Priestly Formation, fifth edition. 

KURT J. PRITZL, O.P.

 The Rev. Kurt J. Pritzl, O.P., Dean of the School of Philosophy since 2000, passed away on February 21, 2011. Please visit our memorial page honoring Fr. Prtizl.
 

 

 

CUA Workshop in Medieval Philosophy


The workshop will be held February 17 - 18 in Aquinas Hall Library.  All are welcome to attend.

News

Festschrift published in honor of Msgr. John F. Wippel
Edited by Dr. Doolan, The Science of Being as Being: Metaphysical Investigations was recently published by CUA Press (Jan. 2012).

Dr. Doolan Publishes Article
Dr. Doolan published the article, "Aquinas on the Separate Substances and the Subject Matter of Metaphysics," in Documenti e studi sulla tradizione filosofica medievale (2011).

Dr. Druart elected President of SIHSPAI
Dr. Druart was elected in November as President of SIHSPAI (Societe International d'Historie des Sciences et de la Philosophie Arabe et Islamique), an International Society with its seat ath the C.N.R.S. (Centre National de la Rechcerche Scientifique) in Paris.

Dr. Wilson Presents Paper
Dr. Wilson presented his paper, "Aristotle's Politics of Friendship," at the annual meeting of the Northeastern Political Science Association in Philadelphia, Pennylvania, November 17-19.

Dr. Hoffmann Gives Keynote Address
Dr. Hoffmann gave the keynote address at the academci festivities in honor of Duns Scotus at the Pontifical University Antonianum in Rome on November 8, 2011, with a paper entitled "Ripensando la liberta: il contributo di Duns Scoto" (Rethinking Freedom: the Contribution of Duns Scotus).

Dr. De Groot Gives Lecture
Jean De Groot gave an invited lecture, "The Natural Sciences and Ordinary Experience: Strategies of Compatibility and Conflict," March 4, 2011, at Franciscan University, Steubenville, Ohio.


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CALENDAR


  • JAN
    27
    Lecture by Fr. Shanley
    2:00 p.m. Aquinas Hall Auditorium
    "St. Thomas Aquinas: Companion and Patron."
    Reception to Follow
  • FEB
    9
    Inaugural Lecture by Prof. John Rist, Father Pritzl Chair in Philosophy
    4:15 p.m. Edward J. Pryzbyla Center, Great Room
    "God in and Out of Philosophy."
  • FEB
    10
    Graduate Spring Lecture
    2:00 p.m. Aquinas Hall Auditorium
    Lloyd Gerson, University of Toronto
  • FEB
    17
    Workshop in Medieval Philosophy
    2:00 p.m. Aquinas Hall Library
    Workshop concludes on February 18 with a Vigial Mass.
  • MAR
    16
    Graduate Spring Lecture
    2:00 p.m. Aquinas Hall Auditorium
    David C. Schindler, Villanova University
  • MAR
    22

    Graduate Reading List Exam
    9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. a
    Location TBA

  • MAR
    23

    Graduate Reading List Exam
    9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. a
    Location TBA

  • MAR
    30

    Graduate Spring Lecture
    12:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. Happel Room
    Student Presentations

  • MAR
    30

    Graduate Spring Lecture
    3:00 p.m.  Aquinas Hall Auditorium
    Eva Brann, St. John's College
    "The Dispationate Study of Passions"