BS Philosophy

Philosophy is the practice of thinking. It questions the foundations of everything that we take to be true, while also constructing visions of the good life. It involves relentless interpretation and criticism of our knowledge, institutions, attitudes, and most deeply held beliefs. Philosophy asks: what is thinking and what are its limits Is language a social intervention, an innate ability, or an imitation of nature Is there a God, and what is this God like How should we organize our society Why are there inequalities, and is justice only the law of the stronger Are the mind and body one Is the pattern of a leaf the same as the connections of a thought Are standards of beauty objective, or are they relative to the observer As a philosophy major, you will acquire a broad competence in the history of philosophy and a thorough understanding of the systematic foundations of philosophical views.