Philosophy Department

Your support for the Department of Philosophy at Cal Poly Pomona is an investment in the power of critical thinking and ethical reflection to promote a more just world. Our students learn to analyze complex problems and engage respectfully across differences. They develop these skills both through explorations of timeless questions about the nature of knowledge, justice, and reality and through practical engagement with the most pressing challenges of our time. The Philosophy Major at CPP, and our new minor in AI Ethics & Policy, prepare students for leadership in law, public service, business, technology, education, and beyond.

A gift to our department will directly support:

Student Success

  • Scholarships for students
  • Travel funding for conferences and academic competitions
  • Graduate school preparation and career guidance
  • Hosting events for Philosophy alumni to network and mentor our students

High-Impact Learning

  • Our Ethics Bowl team and other high-impact initiatives
  • Undergraduate research collaborations
  • Public philosophy events and speaker series, including our World Philosophy Day celebration
  • Interdisciplinary programming across the university, including collaborations with the California Center for Ethics and Policy and the Digital Humanities Consortium

Community Engagement

  • Ethics outreach to the community
  • Public forums on pressing moral and social issues
  • Opportunities for students to apply philosophy beyond the classroom
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