Vision and Mission

Rooted in the tradition of excellence, service, and spirituality of the Ateneo de Manila University, the Philosophy Department, as a community of teachers, scholars, and students commits itself to creative and critical reflection, research, and formation, in dialogue with other disciplines and in solidarity with the marginalized sectors of local and global societies.

Areas of Expertise

• Metaphysics, Ancient and Medieval Philosophy
• Epistemology, Modern and Contemporary Philosophy
• Ethics, Social and Political Philosophy
• Culture, Art, Science and Religion

The Department of Philosophy also continues to pioneer the teaching, writing, and publishing of texts in Filipino.