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More than 55 years shaping philosophers. A bachelor’s degree program with tradition and vision.

For more than 55 years , the Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy program at the Universidad Panamericana has been preparing philosophy professionals with a deep understanding of the philosophical tradition, critical thinking, argumentative skills, and a broad historical and cultural perspective.

Universidad Panamericana 's philosophy program provides students with the intellectual and philosophical tools necessary to critically understand contemporary culture and thoroughly address today's social, cultural, and ethical challenges.

Dean of the School of Philosophy

Dr. Leonardo Ruiz Gómez

Dean of the School of Philosophy
Philosophy Program

Curriculum

First Semester

  • Introduction to Philosophy
  • Philosophy of the Person
  • History of Philosophy: From the Presocratics to Plato
  • Philosophy of Culture
  • Logic of Terms
  • Introduction to Latin
  • Editorial staff

Second Semester

  • Philosophical Anthropology
  • Philosophy of Nature
  • Propositional Logic
  • Philosophy of Contemporary Culture
  • History of Philosophy: Aristotle to Neoplatonism
  • Philosophical Writing Techniques
  • Latin

Third semester

  • History of Philosophy: Patristics and the Middle Ages
  • Ethics
  • Metaphysics
  • Theory of Knowledge
  • Predicate Logic
  • Philosophical Writing Workshop
  • Translation of Latin Texts

Fourth semester

  • History of Philosophy: Scholasticism
  • Ethical Issues
  • Introduction to Classical Greek
  • Ontology
  • Gnoselogy
  • Dialectics and Argumentation

Fifth semester

  • History of Philosophy: Early Modernity
  • Political Philosophy
  • Classical Greek
  • Fundamentals of Teaching Methodology
  • Theological Anthropology I
  • Elective I
  • Elective II
  • Elective III

Sixth semester

  • History of Philosophy: Kant and the Development of Idealism
  • Social Philosophy
  • Translation of Greek Texts
  • Philosophy of Modern Nature
  • Theological Anthropology II
  • Elective IV
  • Elective V
  • Elective VI

Seventh semester

  • History of Philosophy: Hegel and Post-Hegelianism
  • Aesthetics
  • Thesis Seminar
  • Philosophy of Science
  • Novohispanic Philosophy
  • Elective VII
  • Elective VIII

Eighth semester

  • Phenomenology and Hermeneutics
  • Philosophy of Art
  • Degree Seminar
  • Contemporary Epistemology
  • Philosophy of Independent Mexico
  • Analytical Philosophy and Pragmatism
  • Elective IX
  • Elective X

PROFILES

INCOME

  • Curious: he is observant, notices nuances and is eager for knowledge.
  • Self-aware: asks questions about himself and the world.
  • Critical: analyzes and questions the surrounding social situation.
  • Creative: based on a critical analysis of their situation and reality, they formulate alternatives and innovative responses to current problems.

EXIT

  • Understand the different philosophical traditions in their historical context.
  • Analyze complex problems in the consideration of phenomena of a theoretical or practical nature.
  • Synthesize diverse ideas in the consideration of phenomena of a theoretical or practical nature.
  • Examine and analyze arguments and speeches.
  • Diagnose concrete realities through the application of abstract models.
  • Communicate knowledge effectively using linguistic, methodological, technological and didactic tools.

Badges

  • Classical-oriented curriculum: grounded in the historical study of the philosophical tradition, logic, and classical languages, as a foundation for understanding the fundamental questions about human beings, truth, and reality.
  • Development of deep thinking skills— argumentative, analytical, and critical—applied to understanding contemporary cultural, social, and ethical challenges, with an emphasis on conceptual clarity and rational thinking.
  • Prestigious faculty: composed of internationally recognized researchers and members of the National System of Researchers, who provide personalized academic support and direct guidance in the intellectual development of each student.
  • Comprehensive humanities education: focused on intellectual and human leadership, promoting ethical reflection, interdisciplinary dialogue, and active participation in philosophical research projects with academic and social impact.
  • Specialized job board: to support students in applying philosophical skills to the professional world.

What does a philosopher do?

Fifty percent of graduates of the bachelor’s degree program work as academics and teachers at educational institutions both nationally and internationally. The rest pursue careers in business, consulting, data analysis, media, politics, and cultural activities.

Some companies that hire graduates of the Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy program

  • Google
  • Starbucks
  • EY
  • Amazon
  • Pinkerton
  • Banorte
  • Profuturo
  • Mercado Libre
  • Michael Paige
  • Odoo
  • Ford
  • Pepsico
  • Efficio
  • L'Oréal
  • HSBC
  • Reforma Group
  • Wal-Mart
  • Novartis Mexico

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in philosophy have gone on to work at institutions such as:

  1. Oxford University
  2. King's College London
  3. Johns Hopkins University
  4. University of Toronto
  5. Otago University
  6. University of California
  7. Catholic University of America
  8. Brown University
  9. Complutense University of Madrid
  10. University of St. Andrews
  11. University of Louvain
  12. University of Lille
  13. University of York
  14. University of Nottingham
  15. Mary Immaculate College
  16. Tilburg University
  17. University of Sheffield
  18. University of Texas
  19. Columbia University
  20. Pontifical University of Comillas
  21. Autonomous University of Mexico
  22. National Autonomous University of Mexico
  23. Pontifical University of the Holy Cross
  24. University of Italian Switzerland

Testimonials

Bernardo Sainz

UP CDMX

Learn about the story of Bernardo Sainz, a graduate of the Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy program at the Universidad Panamericana , Mexico City

Ana Paula Márquez

UP CDMX

Learn about the story of Ana Paula Márquez, a graduate of the Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy program at the Universidad Panamericana , Mexico City

Faculty of Philosophy Faculty Council

Faculty

Virginia Aspe Armella

Philosophy

Héctor Jesús Zagal Arreguín

Philosophy

Luis Xavier López Farjeat

Philosophy

José Luis Rivera Noriega

Philosophy

Eduardo Óscar Charpenel Elorduy

Philosophy

Karen González Fernández

Philosophy

María Elena García Peláez Cruz

Philosophy

Gustavo González Pacheco Serrato

Philosophy
See Faculty Senate
Philosophy Program

International Agreements

  1. Catholic University of Eichstätt-Ingolstadt, Germany
  2. Austral University, Argentina
  3. Monash University, Australia
  4. Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
  5. University of Moncton, Canada
  6. University of Regina, Canada
  7. University of La Sabana, Colombia
  8. University of Manizales, Colombia
  9. CUNEF University, Spain
  10. Catholic University of Valencia, Spain
  11. Complutense University of Madrid, Spain
  12. University of La Laguna, Spain
  13. University of Salamanca, Spain
  14. University of Santiago de Compostela, Spain
  15. North Park University, U.S.
  16. The Catholic University of America, U.S.,
  17. Liverpool Hope University, England
  18. Durham University, England
  19. University of Southampton, England
  20. University of Westminster, England
  21. Cattolica University of the Sacred Heart, Italy
  22. Soochow University, Taiwan
  23. University of Montevideo, Uruguay

Job Board

Universidad Panamericana, through its Career Services department, maintains a job board where job openings are posted for our students and alumni.

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In addition, the School offers career-oriented initiatives for students and recent graduates. For more information, please contact Gustavo González Pacheco Serrato (ggonzalep@up.edu.mx)

Student groups

Student groups are spaces initiated by students where they seek to cultivate their interests and foster discussions about them . These spaces can include reading groups, workshops, and discussion groups, among others. Because they are extracurricular and student-led, they may vary from semester to semester.

Examples of student groups

  • Granada—University Magazine.
  • Circle of Hermeneutics—Gadamer Reading Group.
  • Chancellor Circle—Analytic Philosophy Reading Group.
  • Eastern Philosophy Circle—Eastern Philosophy Reading Group (China and India)
  • Thomistic Institute—Promoting the Thought of Thomas Aquinas
  • Nous—A student group that seeks to foster conversations among students at the Universidad Panamericana.
  • Philosophy Before I Die—A student group that promotes philosophy among students in other degree programs.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

The admissions process consists of:

  • CENEVAL EXANI-II Admission Exam.
  • Psychometric test.
  • Interview with the Dean of the School.

This allows us to get to know the student better and understand how to support them throughout their college education.

Philosophers develop skills in analysis, reasoning, critical thinking, and communication, which enable them to pursue careers in a wide range of professional fields.

Our graduates work in teaching, research, business, consulting, data analysis, media, politics, and cultural management.

Philosophy alumni have studied or worked at institutions such as the University of Oxford and King’s College London, and at companies such as Google, Amazon, and HSBC.

For information on costs, please contact the admissions coordinator directly:

José de Jesús Preza Garza

  • 55 6868 5881
  • jpreza@up.edu.mx

The university offers scholarship competitions based on admission exam scores. The dates can be found here:

Pending review

In addition, the School of Philosophy holds a short story and essay contest in which the first-place winners receive scholarships.

To apply for a scholarship, you must:

  • A minimum high school GPA of 8.
  • Submit the appropriate application.
  • Approval by the Admissions Council.

Yes. The School has international agreements with universities in countries such as Spain, England, Italy, the United States, Canada, and Australia, including Durham University, the Complutense University of Madrid, and Monash University. These programs allow students to enhance their academic and cultural education abroad.

No. There is no age limit for admission to the Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy program.

RVOE AND DATE OF AGREEMENT

RVOE SEP 20200774, dated October 28, 2020; 2020 Plan; in-person instruction; 498 Augusto Rodin, Col. Insurgentes Mixcoac, Benito Juárez, ZIP Code 03920, Mexico City, Mexico.

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José de Jesús Preza Garza

Admissions Coordinator for the Bachelor's Degree in Philosophy
WA — +52 1 55 6868 5881