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Why study Philosophy? Traditionally, philosophy is defined as rational inquiry into first causes and first principles; it considers comprehensive explanations and the most basic truths presupposed by every form of human knowing. For example, philosophers seek to understand reason, logic, truth, nature, life, being, goodness, and the human person, among many other topics. The philosophy major at Aquinas College gives students the opportunity to pursue this discipline in an intellectually rigorous program inspired by the insights and method of St. Thomas Aquinas.
Students and faculty from all majors engage weekly in Philosophical discussion via the Socratic Club, one of Aquinas’ most popular student organizations.
Peter A. Pagan Aguiar, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Philosophy
(615) 297-7545 x458 ppagan@aquinascollege.edu
Ph.D., Fordham University
M.A., Fordham University
Dr. Pagan’s interests include Natural Law Theory, Metaphysics and Philosophical Anthropology.
Benjamin L. Smith, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Philosophy
(615) 297-7545 x448 smithb@aquinascollege.edu
Ph.D., University of St. Thomas – Houston
M.A., Catholic University of America
Dr. Smith is the founder and faculty sponsor of the Socratic Club. His interests include Ancient and Medieval Philosophy, Political Philosophy, and Logic.
Arts & Sciences News
The professors are superb. We have small class sizes and a close community and family feel. It fosters human flourishing. We love it!
The Aquinas College program enables you to engage in course material in an in depth way because of the small class sizes and the teachers’ attention to detail.
I study Arts & Sciences at Aquinas College because the professors genuinely care about the formation of the whole person and want the mind to be formed in a truly classical education.
As a liberal arts student, I feel continually encouraged to ask questions so that I may contribute to the betterment of myself and society. The faculty at Aquinas come from various backgrounds and specialties, each adding to the overall education process that makes a student a lover of wisdom.
Studying the liberal arts at Aquinas College will only give you freedom—freedom from the restraint of ignorance, from the tyranny of complacence.
"It’s important to me to have good role models and to have teachers who believe that I can succeed and challenge me in my studies as well as my faith."
"The academics here at Aquinas College will require lots of hard work and time, but there is so much academic support, and lots of people who love to just get together and study."
"I love all my professors. They care about their students and challenge them. Their faith is number one in their lives and that’s what matters the most to me."
"The faculty is so nice and enthusiastic! They are always willing to help."
If you want to learn how to think, not only what to think, then Arts & Sciences at Aquinas College is the place to be. It provides a unique environment where you will be able to grow intellectually and spiritually, preparing you for anything the future could bring.
"It has been a place where I have been able to get involved, meet fun people, and be challenged academically."
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