How is CMU's philosophy department?

mom2012and14
Mon, 28 Mar 2011 15:39:37 +0000

The strength and focus might not be on the traditional “humanities” view of Philosophy. The strengths are in the logic, “computational” philosophy and even connections to other departments including neuro-science, cognition (psych) and CS (logic).
It’s a different slant to philosophy than you would get elsewhere-- you’ll still read the classics-- and of course can focus on what you’d like-- but the beauty of CMU (like say MIT or any technie school) is this more analytical bent.

Full rides are hard to turn down-- comparable schools of course would be Michigan, Illinois. Full ride at Alabama-- nope.

This is a family decision you’ll have to make – not an easy one at all. Try bargaining- especially if you’re URM or female.

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