Philosophy and Sociology

MajorBachelor of Arts

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Empowering Students for Social Impact.

The combined major in Philosophy and Sociology brings together sociology’s explorations into the nature of social life, institutions, and change with philosophical reflection on what makes for a society that is just and promotes human flourishing.

Training in sociology will prepare you to understand and apply the theories and methods of social science to understand how society works, while philosophy will help you formulate and test ideas about what we should value in society, and whether and how we should seek to change it. Both departments provide small classes, as well as research and internship opportunities that allow you to use your skills in practical ways, taking advantage of Butler’s connections with the Indianapolis community.

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Program Information

Curriculum

Sample courses in this program include:

SO205 – Contemporary Social Issues
SO301 – Families and Society
PL310 – Logic OR AR231 Principles of Reasoning
PL311 – History of Ancient Philosophy
SO341 – Self and Society
PL343 – Philosophy of Science OR PL351 Philosophy of Social Science
PL344 – Philosophy of Law

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Meet Your Faculty

Krista Cline

Associate Professor – Sociology
Sociology and Criminology – LAS

I am Associate Professor of Sociology and Criminology at Butler University. Before coming to Butler, I earned a dual-title Ph.D. from Purdue University in sociology and gerontology. I then spent at year at the University of Missouri as a postdoctoral…
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Corey Reed

Assistant Professor – Philosophy
Department of Philosophy and Religion

Corey Reed is an Assistant Professor of Philosophy and steering committee member in the Race, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (RGSS) program at Butler University. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Morehouse College, double majoring in English and…
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Lavender McKittrick-Sweitzer

Assistant Professor – Philosophy
Department of Philosophy and Religion

Lavender McKittrick-Sweitzer is an Assistant Professor of Philosophy. Before arriving at Butler in Autumn 2021, they completed their PhD (philosophy, 2021) at Ohio State University, MA (philosophy, 2015) at the University of Missouri – St. Louis, and BA…
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