In History, Philosophy and Interdisciplinary Studies in the Humanities, we strive to understand human existence. We explore the past and the present, and consider what the future might hold. As a student of these disciplines, you develop skills in clear thinking, effective argumentation, cogent interpretation, and persuasive written and spoken communication. Combining study of the humanities with these 21st century skills, a degree in History, Philosophy or Interdisciplinary Studies in the Humanities is a strong complement to a major in the sciences or health professions. 

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UNE philosophy professor David Livingstone Smith examines Jordan Peterson as charismatic authoritarian leader

David Livingstone Smith, Ph.D., professor of philosophy, wrote an article titled “Thus Spoke Jordan Peterson,” which was published online by ForeignPolicy.com on April 4. The...

UNE’s David Livingstone Smith’s 'Less Than Human' named one of best books on cruelty and evil on fivebooks.com

Less Than Human: Why We Demean, Enslave and Exterminate Others by David Livingstone Smith, Ph.D., was recently named as one of the top five books...

UNE announces new President’s Forum with inaugural event: “Making Sense of Jordan Peterson”

The president of the University of New England, James Herbert, Ph.D., recently announced the launch of the President’s Forum, a new event series promoting open...

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