The subject of philosophy encompasses such fundamental issues as the scope and limits of human knowledge, the ultimate constituents of reality, the sources of value and obligation, and the nature of logic and correct reasoning. Philosophy utilizes the findings of many other academic disciplines and, in its method, it stresses clear, rigorous, and systematic thought. The application of philosophical ideas to the practical problems of life has always...
The concentration in Logic and Philosophy of Science is designed for students who are interested in the general nature of scientific inquiry and/or philosophical problems that arise within specific fields like psychology, biology, and physics. It is a good choice for the science-oriented philosophy major and will help to prepare those who are interested in studying logic and philosophy of science at the graduate level. This concentration also provides...
The Philosophy curriculum stresses development of critical reasoning skills at all stages of coursework. The Philosophy program cultivates the skills required to engage in a careful reading and analysis of original philosophical texts, and emphasizes the study of writings that have historical significance (drawing from the ancient Greek and modern European traditions).
The Philosophy curriculum focuses considerable attention on recent developments...
The objectives of the philosophy program at Canisius are to help students develop reflective and analytical skills to enable them to understand, articulate and evaluate the values, principles and assumptions on which major individual and societal decisions are made. By studying the various traditions of philosophy and analyzing the philosophical issues facing the people and societies of the contemporary world, students can attain the perspective and...
Philosophy courses attract students who like to ask hard questions. Maybe you are that kind of student.
The philosophy offerings at Capital include historical studies in philosophy, logic, the relation of philosophy to other disciplines (e.g. science, arts, religion, health care and politics) and opportunities for the study of contemporary problems in philosophy. Independent study also is encouraged for all students majoring in philosophy. The program...
Required courses in Philosophy are designed to invite students into a dialogue with major thinkers in their common search for meaning and direction. Students are challenged not only to learn how others have responded to the great questions of human existence, but also to examine their own lives and approaches to these issues.
Overview Contemporary philosophy deals with an enormous range of questions and issues. This includes questions that are traditionally associated with philosophy: "What is the nature of the world I live in?" "What kind of life ought I to lead?" "What can I know?" But philosophy also addresses issues such as the nature of nation states, how we can best understand what a mind is, our ethical relation to the environment, what it is that makes artistic...
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The philosophy curriculum is designed as a pre-law, pre-professional major in the humanities. The curriculum not only provides majors with a rigorous overview of the great ideas in the history of philosophy, but also provides majors with the reasoning and writing skills necessary for entry into law and public policy.
The Major in Philosophy is intended to be flexible and to facilitate double majors in other fields (including majors with a strong professional focus). It provides students with a broad humanities education and sharpens their analytical skills. We encourage students to choose a thematic concentration in their electives. Sample curricula emphasizing Pre-Law, Metaphysics and Epistemology, Ethics and Social Philosophy, and Philosophy of Mind are suggested...
The search for truth, the quest to fathom life‘s meaning and God‘s role in it, the exploration of ethics, the investigation into the history of human thought and the pursuit of why we subscribe to our core beliefs-these are the journeys Carroll College philosophy majors make every day in their coursework and academic inquiry.
Whether you plan to start a career after graduation or continue your education in law, philosophy, theology or another field,...
The major and program in International Political Economy at Carthage is designed for students who wish to focus their work in economics, political science, and management on the evolving web of global relationships, and the public policy decisions that help shape and direct today's global economy. Because the major is broadly cross-disciplinary and rooted in both historical and philosophical traditions, students entering the program should be able...
At the core of any well-rounded life stands the ongoing task of examining, clarifying, and revising, where necessary, one's beliefs and values. The study of philosophy bears directly upon this enterprise. For this reason, all students engaged in liberal education are encouraged to take one or more basic courses in philosophy and even to consider a major in philosophy.
Philosophy, in its broadest sense, is the sustained and thoughtful inquiry into...
The major consists of 30 hours (ten 3-credit courses) in Philosophy, including PHIL 101, 201, and 301. PHIL 302, and six other courses to be determined in consultation with the department's undergraduate advisor. However, a student may request of the advisor that up to 6 hours (two 3-credit courses) of the required 18 hours in six 3-credit Philosophy electives be taken in another field or other fields. Such a request should be supported by considerations...
The Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy requires 36 credits or 12 courses to include the two-course History of Philosophy (PHI 3011 and 3012) sequence and either the PHI 4510 Seminar in Philosophy or PHI 4620 Senior Thesis in Philosophy.
The purpose of the Philosophy Program is to provide a foundation in philosophy and its highly effective skills of reasoning. Philosophy is the study of problems about the nature of reality, knowledge, and value. The questions...
The philosophy major is designed primarily for students anticipating graduate study in philosophy, theology, religion, or law. It serves to develop intellectual abilities important for life as a whole, beyond the knowledge and skills required for any particular profession. It cultivates the capacities and appetite for self-expression and reflection, exchange and debate of ideas, lifelong learning, and dealing with problems for which there are no easy...
The Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy is a liberal arts degree. Students in this program are exposed to eastern, western and contemporary philosophers and study myth, ritual and issues of ethics and morality. They learn to think critically and objectively, to write clearly and effectively, and to develop creative solutions to unique situations. Students graduating from this program apply their skills...
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