department of philosophy

Thân thiện

The Department of Philosophy is located on the third floor of the main university building.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • An academic division within a university or college: A "department of philosophy" is the specific administrative and academic unit responsible for teaching and research in the field of philosophy.
   • The faculty and staff specializing in philosophy: It also refers to the collective body of professors, lecturers, and researchers who constitute this academic unit.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • She is the chair of the department of philosophy at the university.
  • To major in ethics, you must apply through the department of philosophy.
  • The department of philosophy is hosting a lecture series on existentialism.

Advanced Usage

• "within the department of philosophy": used to specify location or affiliation concerning this academic unit.
  • His research within the department of philosophy focuses on logic.

Variants and Related Words

• Philosophy Department (n): A common alternative name for the same academic unit.
  • He received his degree from the Philosophy Department.

Synonyms

• Philosophy faculty: The teaching staff of the philosophy department.
• School of philosophy: Sometimes used interchangeably, though it can imply a specific philosophical tradition or a larger administrative division.

Học thuật

Noun

1. the academic department responsible for teaching philosophy

Từ đồng nghĩa

• philosophy department