Philosophy majors are to have a working knowledge of the issues and methods covered in their required courses in logic, ethics and the history of philosophy sequence, in addition to those in their chosen upperlevel area of focus. This competence and the ability to communicate it in speaking and writing is demonstrated by satisfactory completion of the courses in the philosophy major and of a Senior thesis or comprehensive examination in philosophy...
Overview Philosophy concentrates on every aspect of human life and human experience. At Edinboro University, the Philosophy Department provides a friendly setting for students that are attracted to the intellectual life. The department offers a wide range of courses that focus on the nature of the world, the human person, God, truth, morality, freedom, justice, and the extent of human knowledge. The backgrounds of the department's faculty reflect...
Students who major in philosophy follow one of three possible tracks: Philosophy of Science, Professional Ethics or Humanities. Each track combines six Department-based courses, three courses from outside the Department, and an interdisciplinary Senior Thesis.
Students majoring in philosophy gain a broad-based understanding of the field through courses in reasoning and ancient, modern, and contemporary philosophy. Contrasting theories of knowledge and ethics lead to wide-ranging discussions and challenge students to examine their own assumptions.
Philosophy majors are prepared for a wide range of careers, including medicine, law, education, computers, psychology, theology, or in philosophy itself. Philosophy...
The Pursuit of Wisdom At the heart of liberal arts education lies an understanding of philosophy ” that‘s why the most advanced degree in the liberal arts is known as the Doctor of Philosophy. But philosophy is a rewarding and valuable field of study in its own right. The word itself means ’love of wisdom,“ and as a philosophy major at Elon, you will gain the understanding, insight, perspective and skills ” the wisdom ” to succeed in whatever postgraduate...
Emory & Henry's Department of Philosophy seeks to give you a foundation in philosophy and in the techniques of sound reasoning. We believe that an education in philosophy is an important part of the liberal arts education and preparation for employment or graduate school.
Course Information Our courses are designed to engage you in critical and reflective inquiry. Our courses include ethics, argumentation and debate, techniques in reasoning, philosophy...
Philosophy is the study of fundamental questions concerning the nature of what is and what ought to be. The basis of the study of philosophy is the ancient search for self-knowledge and the love of wisdom. In Plato‘s Dialogues, Socrates says, ’wonder is the feeling of philosophy, and philosophy begins in wonder.“
The study of philosophy employs the human capacity to reflect, reason, and make critical judgments in response to such questions as: What...
The Department of Bible, Religion, and Philosophy‘s objectives include: providing all students with courses that encourage the discovery and discussion of central issues of biblical studies, faith, and ethics; relating the Christian faith and message of Scripture to contemporary thought, culture, and life; enhancing the College‘s curriculum, in keeping with the institution‘s historic commitment to the liberal arts tradition, by offering courses within...
Philosophy is a quest for truth, for ultimate values. As a philosophy major at Fairfield, you'll develop the philosophical habit of mind and ask the questions that lead you toward discovery of those values. This calls for an understanding of the historical and thematic development of moral and intellectual standards that affect our own and other cultures and a critical evaluation of our own experience.
The Fairfield program offers you a broad perspective...
As the traditional liberal arts discipline that emphasizes questioning, reasoning, and inquiring into all human values, Philosophy provides a rich undergraduate major that can lead students to a variety of career choices. Because students of philosophy develop high degrees of critical thinking skills, they may pursue careers in law, business, and other fields as well as in the traditional career paths for philosophy students in teaching and research.
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The Applied Ethical Thinking option focuses on the development of moral reasoning as it is applied to a variety of professional settings. Students will study ethical theory as it bears upon issues in health care, business, journalism, the law, and a variety of other settings. Career preparation will be enhanced by those choosing this track, as employers increasingly seek out graduates with training in the ethics in the workplace. The impact of moral...
The Comparative Philosophy and Religion track places the traditional study of the history of philosophical and religious thought within a global perspective. It notes that Western thought ” often the sole or main focus of the philosophy major – is but one strand among many across the globe. Students will be exposed to the philosophical and religious views of major thinkers in Africa, South America, the Indian subcontinent, the Middle East, and Asia....
The Law, Logic and Critical Thinking option offers students a concentrated series of courses designed to strengthen analytical thinking. Students selecting this track will obtain a solid grounding in those thought processes which prepare them for a career in the law or other careers in which the ability to offer well-reasoned arguments is essential. The skills developed in this track can be put to good use by students in any and all professions
Philosophy seeks truth and insight by rationally examining the most fundamental questions. In the systematic study of philosophy, students encounter great thinkers such as Plato, Aristotle, Aquinas, Descartes, and Kant, while examining the possibility of knowledge, the basis of morality, the relation of faith to reason, the nature of what is, and meaning in life. The benefits of philosophical study in-clude a sharpened mind, broadened perspectives,...
About the program The philosophy program at Ferrum College offers a course of study leading to the Bachelor of Arts degree. Philosophy is a discipline that explores the fundamental concerns of human life, such as the structure of human existence, the existence of God, the ultimate nature of reality, the possibility of human knowledge, the role of reason, the essence of truth, the foundations of moral and aesthetic judgments, the meaning of life,...
The Philosophy Department offers a program of study with an emphasis on the liberal arts and at the same time prepares the student for various career opportunities. The intellectual training provided is an excellent preparation for the study of law, the ministry, and public service professions, as well as graduate study in philosophy and related disciplines. In addition to offering the more traditional philosophy major, the Philosophy Department now...
Philosophy, literally "the love of wisdom," is an academic discipline whose roots go back 2500 years to ancient Greece. Philosophers ask questions about the most important problems of human life and respond to these questions by making rationally rigorous arguments. Philosophy majors at FGCU will get a solid grounding both in the history and in the practice of philosophy and will be thoroughly prepared to practice a variety of critical thinking methods...
Courses on perennial concerning topics such as knowledge, doubt, God, freedom, necessity, good and evil, immortality, time, the cosmos, and the meaning of life, and on the most noteworthy attempts of philosophers to answer them.
Students majoring in philosophy take core classes in the main branches of philosophy: logic, ethics, and philosophy of knowledge, as well as two courses in the history of philosophy. All philosophy majors write and defend a senior thesis in their final semester, working closely with a faculty advisor. Majors also choose at least one area of emphasis. These include: logic and philosophy knowledge; philosophy of values; medical and environmental ethics;...
Understand the foundations of contemporary society”the good and the problematic.
Affect the direction of future intellectual pursuits.
What is truth? What is beauty? What is goodness? How can the human person be both matter and spirit? Are there limits to freedom? Where does the moral law come from? How can we know God? How can we know anything?
The grand conversations sparked by these questions continue unabated....
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...
