Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy
Undergraduate ProgramsWhy Major in Philosophy?
Learn to think logically and critically about your most fundamental beliefs, attitudes, and values.
Have you ever wondered whether God exists, whether life has any meaning, or whether we ever know what the world is really like apart from our experiences? Have you ever wondered if abortion or affirmative action is morally permissible, or whether moral disagreements can ever be resolved? Is anyone ever truly responsible for what they do? Do people have freewill? When do people deserve punishment or praise? Are human beings merely sophisticated computers? Is beauty something more than what somebody likes a lot? Have you ever wondered what makes some arguments good or valid and others not? Is a persuasive argument always a good one? The philosophy major introduces students to a range of philosophical issues and provides an opportunity to read the works of some of the greatest thinkers in history.
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