Philosophy
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Philosophy dares to ask the big questions and accept there are no easy answers.
Meld minds
In studying philosophy, you will meet the world's great thinkers from antiquity's Plato and Aristotle to Bertrand Russell and Simone de Beauvoir who confronted the moral dilemmas of our modern age.
Students will hone logic and reasoning skills in discussions surrounding contentious issues such as euthanasia, cloning and censorship.
Course of study
If you are interested in pursuing a major or minor in philosophy, we encourage you to enroll in Introduction to Philosophy or Introduction to Logic, which are first year courses exploring the issues and techniques of modern philosophy. You can declare a major or double major in philosophy, or complete a minor.
At work
An philosophy degree teaches you to think; an important skill in the modern economy. It gives you strong skills in critical thinking and research and communications: all hallmarks of effective managers in any field.
Your philosophy degree could lead to work as a:
- armed forces personnel
- international relations specialist
- conflict resolution specialist
- intelligence officer
- legal researcher
- lawyer
- foreign service officer
- policy analyst
Philosophy is a discipline of study in the Humanities and Languages Department.
