The purpose of the major in Philosophy is three-fold:it encourages clear, logical, and independent thinking;it affords the chance to explore problems and ideas about self, society, knowledge, and value that have intrinsic interest and are germane to other disciplines; when taken in conjunction with appropriate courses in other disciplines, it prepares students for professional fields, such as law, medicine, business, journalism, and government....
The Philosophy program at DSU is designed to enable the student to see philosophy as a dialogue among persons seeking truth and to promote personal appropriation in that search. Philosophical insight should enable students to discriminate and relate the different kinds of knowledge which make up the sum of human learning, and hence enable them to interpret their study of the sciences and the humanities in their significance for humankind.
Majors are introduced to the central questions and movements in the history of philosophy as a foundation for tackling today's philosophical problems. Faculty have an unusually wide range of interests, including contemporary analytic, and 19th and 20th century continental philosophy, and American philosophy.
General Objectives The Philosophy program strives to foster an awareness of philosophical problems basic to understanding the nature of being, knowledge, the human person, the good life and the good society. Students are challenged to read primary works by historically important philosophers and to enter into reflective dialogue with them. The program presents different philosophical views assisting students to discover the underlying principles and...
Program Offerings The department of philosophy and religious studies offers you the opportunity to explore deep-rooted values and ideals that play a role in shaping the world, its people, and cultures.
Philosophy Major
Highlights the study of values, emphasizing social and political areas. Also includes a strong emphasis on the relationships between philosophy and science.
Course work includes informal logic, formal logic, ancient and medieval...
Investigate and consider the big questions in the context of philosophy, the oldest academic discipline. Look at the nature of reality, how we should live, and what it is possible to know – to name a few of the questions. Discover for yourself how well philosophy pairs with a wide range of career choices.
The skills of reasoning, researching, evaluating, and communicating a biblically sensitive response to contemporary assumptions about the world are essential for today‘s Christians. Dordt College‘s Philosophy Department cultivates these essential life skills in students, through the exploration and evaluation of underlying questions and the ways people think.
As a philosophy major you will become acquainted with the thinking of philosophers through...
Dowling‘s School of Arts and Sciences degree programs are constructed upon a well-rounded core curriculum of arts and humanities, natural science, math, and social sciences. These are the classic building blocks that ensure career versatility in an ever-changing world. Your philosophy degree will cultivate your ability to think for yourself, assess the arguments of others, and express yourself clearly and convincingly. You will study ideas from the...
PROGRAM OVERVIEW The study of philosophy attempts to develop a student's understanding of the presuppositions underlying the main areas of human inquiry, an awareness of the range of reasonable answers to the ultimate questions individuals ask themselves, and a habit of critical reflection concerning the student's own convictions about belief and conduct. The major is designed to permit broad interdepartmental studies and interdisciplinary synthesis....
To study philosophy is to embark on conceptual exploration. Philosophers seek rational answers to enduring questions about knowledge, reality, value, thought, and language. From the time of Socrates to the present day, philosophers have examined fundamental presuppositions of science, morality, governance, and art. Philosophy demands close thought. It fosters careful argumentation and clear writing....
Mission Statement The Duke Philosophy major is designed:
(1) to acquaint students with the major periods and the major schools of thought in Western philosophy (2) to give students practice in critically engaging the major ideas and figures of the tradition
(3) to introduce students to central areas of contemporary philosophy:
The curriculum is designed so that there is a wide array of courses available in logic; in the major periods in the history...
Mission Philosophy is at the heart of a liberal education; philosophical reflection encourages human beings to seek the truth and to examine the moral foundations of their thought and action. The general program in philosophy introduces students to philosophical thinking, both past and present, and provides a discipline for asking the basic questions of human life. Courses encourage concentration on original major texts from Plato, through the medieval...
Philosophy is the reflective study of values, the critical examination of the methods and results of the various disciplines, and a thoughtful encounter with questions of ultimate concern and foundational belief. Earlham's Philosophy Department serves these ends through a flexible array of courses that relate philosophy to basic human problems and a sequenced core devoted to the history of philosophy. The Department strives to maintain openness to...
BA in Philosophy Minimum degree requirement is 120 s.h. of credit as follows:
1. Foundations curriculum (See Section 4, Foundations Curriculum Requirements for all Baccalaureate Degree Programs.) - 42 s.h.
2. Foreign language through level 1004 - 12 s.h.
3. Core - 30 s.h.
Choose a minimum of 12 s.h. of PHIL above 2999.
The department encourages majors to enroll in junior-senior courses as soon as they are eligible.
4. Minor...
Whether you are interested in thinking for yourself on the great issues of human life, or you want to go on to graduate school in philosophy, or use your degree as a preparation for further study in other disciplines such as law or business, the ESU Philosophy program gives you a solid foundation. Philosophy majors is prized even outside the discipline for their ability to think clearly, express themselves well and think on their feet.
Learning Outcomes 1. Demonstrate an ability to articulate and critically engage with core philosophical positions.
2. Demonstrate an ability to conduct philosophical research using primary and secondary sources.
3. Demonstrate an ability to conduct a cogent argument with a clear thesis that anticipates and responds to key objections.
4. Demonstrate the ability to articulate and justify philosophical positions orally in a clear and well-structured...
The Department of Philosophy and Religion offers a comprehensive undergraduate major in philosophy for students who wish to understand the main ideological forces at work around the world. The program, which may include a concentration in religion, will effectively prepare students for graduate study at other universities. It also serves as preparation for advanced professional training in fields where a background in philosophy is highly recommended....
The philosophy and theology major is for students with special interests in these fields. It is designed to be foundational for further study in graduate school or as a complement to other academic disciplines. This major requires 27 semester hours of theology, biblical studies, and religion courses, and 21 hours of philosophy courses, for a total of 48 semester hours.
A wide range of courses from the continental, analytic, and non-Western traditions in philosophy are available to our students. There are courses in theories of language, ethics, existentialism, gender and feminism, philosophy of law, aesthetics, film and philosophy, Chinese philosophy, and phenomenology, to name a few. Special topics courses on subjects not part of the regular curriculum are also offered from time to time. Students who wish to investigate...
The heart of philosophy does not consist in filling the "container mind" with facts but in shaping the "active mind" so that it ranges widely , penetrates deeply, and judges critically. These habits of mind obviously have currency in many career fields and leadership positions. They also foster enlightened citizenship, immunize against hype, and generally lengthen the list of things a person can understand and enjoy in living his or her life, whatever...
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...
