Philosophy, B.A.

The undergraduate major in philosophy explores the most fundamental questions about human life, including the nature and meaning of the basic elements of human experience and the limits of knowledge. The course of study introduces students to the great thinkers and ideas that have shaped our past and present culture. Students develop a variety of important intellectual skills, including critical thinking and evaluation, the ability to see implications and alternatives, to read and write with insight and logical precision, and to undertake graduate and professional studies. Philosophy Learning Objectives

• To impart a rich understanding of the West’s major philosophers and their ideas;
• To probe the central problems and issues that have shaped Western thought;
• To cultivate skills of analysis and logical argument in written and oral presentation; and
• To prepare students for future studies, graduate or professional.