Program Description
The philosophy curriculum stresses analytical reasoning, writing, and oral expression. Students are introduced to a wide range of significant philosophic problems and positions. The study of philosophy has had an historic role in liberal arts education because it develops careful, independent thinking and aids in defining one’s most fundamental values and beliefs. A philosophy major prepares a student for employment in many fields, including teaching, law, medicine, business, the ministry, social work, government, and the fine arts.
Degrees/Certificates
Merced College offers the following degrees/certificates in Philosophy:
- Philosophy (AA)
Philosophy Faculty
Name | Position | Office | Email/Phone |
Max Hallman, PhD | Professor of Humanities / Philosophy, Honor Program Coordinator / Faculty Co-Lead |
IAC-262 | hallman.m@mccd.edu (209) 384-6327 |
Jacqueline Alvarez | Professor of Philosophy | IAC-247 |
(209) 386-6082 |
Part-Time Philosophy Faculty
- Lorraine Barnes: barnes.l@mccd.edu
- George Werness: werness.g@mccd.edu
- Adrian Ekizian Barton: adrian.ekizianbarton@mccd.edu
- Mark Deering: mark.deering@mccd.edu
- Brian Johnson: brian.johnson7720@mccd.edu