- Philosophy majors, with their training in analytic and creative thinking, are in rising demand by the technology and business sectors!
- We offer small class sizes, customized and unique courses, student research opportunities, and many connections to other academic fields.
- Our students frequently get to present original work at conferences or as part of one-on-one independent studies with a professor.
- Philosophy will help you reflect on your own identity and beliefs, will expose you to the wisdom of the past and of diverse cultures, and will equip you with the logical and emotional skills to have difficult, productive, and respectful conversations with others regarding some of life’s most sensitive and important topics (ethics, religion, politics, art).
- Philosophy majors outperform most other majors on standardized tests for grad school admission, including the GRE (for most graduate studies) and the LSAT (for law school).
Philosophy
Do you often wonder “what it all means”? Do you like to discuss other belief systems and cultures? Do you enjoy analyzing logic and assumptions, and thinking in ways that combine many different perspectives?
Perhaps a career in Philosophy is for you. Philosophy explores timeless questions about reality, knowledge, and morality while developing critical thinking, rational problem-solving, and the ability to express ideas clearly and persuasively. These skill sets are vital to employers in a variety of professions.
Degrees Offered
- BA in Philosophy
- Minor in Philosophy
About Philosophy
The word “philosophy” literally means the “love of wisdom.” Throughout history, innovators in any field, from the arts to the sciences, have turned to philosophy as a way of framing new ideas and “thinking outside the box.” Today’s philosophers combine logical reasoning with many different academic perspectives and methods. This allows them to examine questions concerning the sources of morality, the ways in which we try to justify our beliefs, the nature of the mind and reality, whether humans have free will, and (of course) the meaning of life.
