Philosophy is the use of reason to gain insight into the questions that are most important to us. Does God exist? Is there an afterlife? Are we able to think, feel, remember, etc. because of physical processes going on in our brain or because we possess a non-physical soul? What kind of moral principles should we adopt in our life? What, if anything, can we know with certainty about the world?

Our Department’s curriculum is designed to contribute to the intellectual training of all undergraduates and to acquaint them with some of the most important developments in the history of ideas. Courses emphasize clear and cogent thinking about fundamental problems, locate the origins of these problems in the writings of the great philosophers, and provide in-depth examinations of proposed solutions.

The study of philosophy is not only valuable in its own right, but has beneficial practical consequences as well. Philosophy teaches you how to read, write, and think critically, three abilities that are extremely valuable to employers. A background in philosophy is excellent preparation for any career that requires clear thinking and strong analytical skills. This includes law, medicine, teaching, and the clergy, as well as work in corporations and industry.

Thanks to their excellent reasoning skills, students who study philosophy tend to have an edge when taking standardized tests (such as the GRE, the MCAT, or the LSAT) to compete for admission to graduate school.

MINOR IN PHILOSOPHY 15 credits
The minor in Philosophy provides the student with greater intellectual depth for her or his major field. It can also provide a rich intellectual leadership for a future career.

Required Courses:

PHI 150 Introduction to Philosophy
PHI 332 Ethics

Three more courses from the Philosophy curriculum:

PHI 152 Logic  
PHI 220 Philosophy of Education
PHI 231 Philosophy of Religion
PHI 253 Symbolic Logic
PHI 319 Biogreionalism & Sustainability
PHI 331 Personal Values & Organizational Ethics
PHI 344 Social Ethics
PHI 353 Biomedical Ethics
PHI 362 Environmental Ethics
PHI 369 Business Ethics
PHI 457 Selected Studies in the History of Philosophy

Method of Logical Analogy by Professor David Marans: Click Here