Philosophy


The College of Liberal Arts & Sciences offers a BA and a BGS, as well as a MA, a MA/JD, and a PhD in Philosophy. The critical aspect of philosophy involves posing difficult and probing questions about various truth claims. The constructive aspect of philosophy involves developing an accurate and productive picture of reality. The hope of philosophy is to understand ourselves, our world, our values, and the entirety of existence around us.

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Sample of Related Skills

  • Demonstrate an ability to recognize views that oppose the ones for which they are arguing and to evaluate them in light of the positions they are holding  
  • Integrate diverse views in developing their positions on an issue 
  • Demonstrate proficiency in the basic concepts of logic  
  • Understand the core issues of philosophy and its history  
  • Think clearly, critically, creatively, and independently  

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Politics/Public Policy: This is a very broad career path that offers you a variety of options within the field including public policy, elected or appointment official, campaign management, and staff administration. Strong personal and communication skills are necessary for this career path.

Law: The skills learned within this major like logical and critical thinking and the writing abilities gained offers a great path into the law profession. There is a variety of options within the profession including public defender, criminal defense, corporate law and many more.

Education: Offers you the ability to educate, research, and advise in all levels of education. Research and communication skills are very important to this career path.

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Religion: The skills attained from a philosophy major is a great path into religion. Further education within this profession is required and prepares you for this career path much more extensively. Clergy member and church administration are two of the most common professions within the career.

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