- Philosophy majors, with their training in analytic and creative thinking, are in 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
Converse’s Philosophy major and minor explores timeless questions about reality, knowledge, and morality while developing critical thinking and rational problem-solving skills. Students majoring in philosophy will explore philosophical issues and develop new ways of approaching them.
The knowledge and skills acquired in Converse’s philosophy program are widely valued by employers who need employees with problem-solving skills, along with an aptitude for communication and the ability to express ideas clearly and persuasively.
Degrees Offered
- BA in Philosophy
- Minor in Philosophy
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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.
