Boise State Philosophy Department

Boise State Philosophy Department

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This is a place to get #BoiseState students thinking... about philosophy! If you don’t find what you’re looking for, give us a call or drop us an email.

We are a small but vibrant department, with over 100 undergraduate majors and over 80 minors. If you ask one of our majors why he or she has chosen to pursue a degree in philosophy, you’ll likely hear, “Because I love it!” Our faculty share this passion for inquiry into the most fundamental questions concerning the nature of reality and the place of human beings within it. Our relatively small siz

04/23/2026

We’re excited to welcome Guest Speaker Dr. Bert Baumgaertner from the University of Idaho this Friday and Saturday!

03/25/2026

The Philosophy Department invites you to our Spring Semester Ice Cream and Pizza Symposium!

Join us from 4:00–6:00 PM on Wednesday, March 25 in the SPACE on the 2nd Floor of Albertsons Library.

In addition to free ice cream and pizza, there will be games, prizes, and opportunities to learn more about Philosophy at Boise State, including:

Why you should take more philosophy classes

Philosophy course offerings for Fall 2026

What it takes to major or minor in philosophy

The advantages of majoring or minoring in philosophy

We look forward to seeing you there!

03/04/2026

Christopher Innes, PhD, an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Philosophy, has recently published his edited volume, S*x Pistols and the Trajectory of Punk Rock: Philosophical and Cultural Perspectives, with McFarland Publishing. The book is a collection of 14 essays, with an introduction and conclusion by Innes.

08/25/2025

Welcome Back Students and Faculty!!

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2103 University Drive
Boise, ID
83725

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm