Philosophy is the oldest form of systematic, scholarly inquiry. It is the study of the most basic moral, legal, aesthetic, religious, and metaphysical ideas by which we quest for understanding and develop principles of conduct. Philosophers seek to establish standards of evidence, provide rational methods of resolving conflicts, establish criteria for a just social order, and create techniques for evaluating ideas and arguments.
Why should I major in this subject? Faculty find the discipline of Philosophy interesting because it responds to some of the most fundamental and difficult questions about the world and our place in it. The main areas of philosophy are numerous and include metaphysics which poses the question ’what is there in the world and what is it like?“ and, epistemology, which responds to the question, ’what do we know about the world?“ The discipline of ...
Philosophy as an academic discipline has existed for more than two millennia. Philosophers address the following sorts of questions: How should we live, both individually and collectively? Are there objective standards for morality or is it all relative? Does God exist? What kind of a thing is the mind/soul and how exactly does it connect to the body? What, if anything, can be known for certain? What is ultimately real? Philosophers not only endeavor...
The philosophy program at Concordia College is designed to meet specific student needs in the search for wisdom and knowledge. This is done by providing students:
a solid background for a major or minor in philosophy;
a provocative introduction to philosophical inquiry in areas where students may already have an interest; and
classes designed to ask cross-disciplinary questions, integrate learning in other inquiry areas, and provide students options...
We live in a world of daunting and profound questions ” What can we truly know? What is our true nature? What is the best way to live? ” answering which requires, no doubt, a "liberated logical imagination." There may, therefore, be no better way to search for those answers than to study philosophy at Connecticut College.
Today, the department is known for the breadth of courses it offers, covering not only the whole long history of philosophy starting...
Why Study Philosophy? Philosophy is concerned with some of the deepest and most difficult questions we can ask: questions about human nature and the meaning of life, about the nature of reality, about the possibility and extent of knowledge, about the existence of God, and about morality and how we should live. Students of philosophy come to know how some of the greatest thinkers in history have answered such questions and how they are addressed by...
Students expecting to major in philosophy should begin their study of it in their freshman or sophomore year. Admission to the major is granted by the director of undergraduate studies of the department on the basis of a student‘s work during the first two years. Normally the student must have completed two philosophy courses with grades of B or better.
Description: Humanities is the integrative study of ideas, values, society, and the arts. Under this major, students can choose specific tracks in Literature, Writing, Linguistics, or Philosophy.
What types of students succeed in this program? Students who enjoy thinking, discussion, art, creativity, who are concerned with culture will all thrive in this program. This major gives a broad and flexible base that equips students for life. In addition,...
The study of philosophy at Covenant College is directed to helping students understand what philosophy is and how it has an inescapable relevance to their lives. The history of philosophy is an account of philosophers and thinkers making recommendations about how to conceive of or to interpret this or that element of human experience. One of the aims of philosophy is to examine these recommendations to see how they stand up under rigorous analysis....
The Philosophy Major We in the philosophy department believe that taking courses in philosophy adds depth to a person's understanding and breadth to one's perspective on life. The more courses one takes, the greater one's understanding becomes and the more one's perspective grows. Depending on the number of courses taken, and in what areas, one can either have some exposure to philosophy, earn a Minor in philosophy, or go for the Major.
Field Description Philosophy involves an ongoing attempt to analyze, interpret, and rationally explain what people believe, value, and do. Philosophy courses acquaint students with the great ideas of Eastern and Western civilization and assist them in developing philosophical orientations of their own. Courses in philosophy serve both philosophy majors and those who wish to study philosophy as part of the common heritage of educated men and women....
To study philosophy is to strive after defensible views on the basic issues of knowledge and value. Philosophy challenges one to develop consistent and reasonable positions, mindful of the work of great philosophers, on such matters as the nature and scope of human knowledge, the grounds for moral and political principles, the character of religious belief, and the methods employed by both practical and theoretical sciences. This study encourages...
Philosophy 211 - Ancient Philosophy(3)
Philosophy 213 - Modern Philosophy (3)
Philosophy (8 courses 200-level or above, Electives including other disciplines‘ courses with predominantly Philosophical materials, such as English 364, Speech 203, 231, and Political Science 267-269) may be used to meet some of these 8 requirements.
Majors planning to attend graduate school are advised to study French or German....
Why study philosophy and religion? These ancient and yet constantly changing fields of inquiry are concerned with the deepest questions that humans ask. To become fully acquainted with the human, and to discover one's own identity, is ultimately to grapple with philosophical and perhaps religious ideas.
At Curry College, the study of philosophy and religion has several distinctive characteristics. First, members of our faculty tend to integrate...
A career in Philosophy A degree philosophy can help you develop critical thinking and communication skills, which are in high demand in today‘s workplace.
That‘s why recent D‘Youville philosophy graduates have been sought out for a variety of careers from government and law, to business and management, even computer science and journalism. As a philosophy major, you‘ll examine ideas which have shaped an intellectual heritage; plus you‘ll learn to...
The program in philosophy is dedicated, on the foundation of the Christian faith, to the pursuit of an understanding of reality, both infinite and finite; to the systematic study of ideas and a reasoned pursuit of truth; to an examination of the principles of moral conduct and aesthetic experience; and overall, seeks to understand the world and human life from the perspective of the Christian world view. The goals of this department are to acquaint...
Philosophical questions arise in every discipline and in every occupation. Some are the 'Big Questions' that all of us as reflective beings are compelled to ask: Does God exist? Is knowledge possible? What is the best life? Are there objective moral truths? Are we purely physical beings? Do we have free will? Other philosophical questions are not quite as grand in scope, but are important nonetheless. Some concern, for example, the philosophical foundations...
To do philosophy is to encounter some of the most fundamental questions that can be asked about human existence. Philosophical investigation leads students to recognize the assumptions that underpin even our most ordinary ways of interacting with other persons and engaging in human projects. Such assumptions concern, for example, the nature of human knowledge, actions and values.
Philosophy challenges students to move beyond uncritical patterns of...
The Department of Philosophy serves the needs of the student who seeks an understanding of philosophical issues for personal enrichment, the student who desires a more fundamental appreciation of philosophy in support of law, medicine, business, and various academic disciplines, and the student who wishes to continue the study of philosophy at the graduate level.
Through its courses and programs, the department acquaints students with various philosophical...
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...
