Bachelor degree in Philosophy at Ferrum College

 

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Bachelor Degree in Philosophy at Ferrum College

Ferrum College
Bachelor degree
Philosophy

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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, and the challenge of death.

A large number of careers can be shaped or enhanced by the study of philosophy due to the analytical abilities, interpretive skills, and probing attitude which it helps to develop. While many graduates choose to attend graduate school in philosophy, as well as other disciplines, the philosophy program also offers a solid foundation for those with an interest in writing, editing, and publishing , and excellent pre-professional preparation for those interested in seminary, law school, or medical school. Philosophy graduates have also chosen to enter the workplace as counselors, ethical consultants, and knowledge managers in both government and private industry, while many entertainers have found degrees philosophy to be helpful in the development of their careers.

Coursework in Philosophy
Students majoring in philosophy will be involved in the following curriculum:
  • PHI 101 Logic
  • PHI 221 Survey of Ancient and Medieval Philosophy
  • PHI 222 Survey of Modern Philosophy
  • PHI 481, 482 Seminar
  • 18 Credits from the Following:
  • PHI 131 The Human Condition
  • PHI 211 Ethics
  • PHI 311 Business Ethics
  • PHI 316 Philosophy of Law
  • PHI 321 19th Century Continental Philosophy
  • PHI 326 Philosophy of History
  • PHI 331 Metaphysics
  • PHI 332 Phenomenology and Existentialism
  • PSC 303 Ancient, Medieval, and Early Modern Political Theories
  • PSC 304 Modern Ideologies
  • PHI 431 Philosophy of Religion

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