Category: Department of Philosophy

An Exploration of John Russon’s Phenomenology with Dr. Gregory Kirk

jp48 | May 3, 2024

Professor Gregory Kirk, the associate chair of the Philosophy Department, recently contributed to the Fall 2023 volume of Symposium: Canadian Journal of Continental Philosophy with an article titled “Russon’s Method of Authorless Description.”… Read more

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Going to law or medical school as a philosophy major

age43 | April 8, 2024

You can become a lawyer or a doctor with a philosophy degree. Learn how a philosophy degree prepares you with related minors, double majors, and more… Read more

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Becoming a journalist, writer, or teacher with an NAU philosophy degree

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Learn about how a philosophy degree applies to careers in education, journalism, and writing through communication and analysis skills… Read more

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I want to be a philosophy major—but is it right for my career goals?

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Learn about whether a degree in philosophy will suit your future career goals in fields like nursing, dental hygiene, pre-law, premed, and more… Read more

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Is it a good idea to major in philosophy at NAU?

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Learn about what you do as a philosophy major, what jobs you can get with this degree, and real-life examples of NAU philosophy alumni and their careers… Read more

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Katherine Ramsland, Class of 1978

jp48 | January 9, 2024

Dr. Katherine Ramsland teaches forensic psychology and behavioral criminology in the graduate program at DeSales University in Pennsylvania, where she is the Director of the Center for Teaching Excellence… Read more

Benjamin Bush, Class of 2017

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Benjamin Bush began his university education at Northern Arizona University and graduated from the College of Arts and Letters in 2017 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy… Read more

Andrea Holmen, Class of 2009

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Andrea Holmen graduated from NAU with a BA in Philosophy and a BS in Physics in May 2009. After graduation, she served in the United States Peace Corps as an Education Volunteer in Lesotho from 2009–2013. … Read more

Jacki Ireland, Class of 1995

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Commissioner Jacki Ireland earned her BS in Criminal Justice from NAU in 1995, minoring in Philosophy. The four years she spent at NAU were some of the best of her life, and she loved her Criminal Justice, Philosophy, and German classes… Read more

Outstanding Graduate from the Department of Philosophy: Jack Ryan

jp48 | June 22, 2023

Jack wants to express his gratitude to his professors and mentors, Dr. Julie Piering and Dr. George Rudebusch. “Both Dr. Piering and Dr. Rudebusch have been an incredible influence on my academic journey; I am forever thankful for their support and encouragement.”… Read more