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Philosophy Department

  1. Directory
  2. Philosophy Department

What We Do

Philosophy at Utica University enables you to develop crucial human capabilities that provide a basis for successful living. The ability to think clearly with insight is essential when evaluating the competing claims of alternative value systems and world views.

Phone
(315) 792-3759
Email
cariddle@utica.edu
Department Type
Academic
Office Location
Faculty Center (FAC) 203 School of Arts & Sciences

“For no light matter is at stake; the question concerns the very manner in which human life is to be lived.”

- Plato

 

The goal of this minor is to foster the ethical thinking skills required to be a caring and successful healthcare professional. The minor is designed to provide an introduction to the discipline of philosophy for students seeking careers in healthcare and related fields.

MINOR IN HEALTHCARE ETHICS

This minor is designed to provide an introduction to the discipline of philosophy for students seeking careers in law, criminal justice or government. The main goal of this program is to help students develop the ethical and logical thinking skills required to be successful professionals.

MINOR IN PHILOSOPHY OF LAW

The Applied Ethics Institute was founded in 1986 and has been affiliated with Utica University since 1987. The Institute promotes public discussion of contemporary ethical issues within the college, professional and civic groups, and the broader community. Its goal is to foster informed assessment of a broad range of ethical issues, including but not restricted to those related to healthcare, business and economics, science and technology, social justice and law, and the environment. The Institute works with students, faculty, professionals and members of the public to sponsor conferences, seminars, workshops, lectures and media events.

APPLIED ETHICS INSTITUTE

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Christopher A. Riddle, Ph.D.

Dr. Christopher Riddle

Christopher A. Riddle, Ph.D.

Philsophy Department Chair
(315) 792-3759
cariddle@utica.edu

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