BA Philosophy

Philosophy investigates some of the most enduring and challenging problems that face human beings. Some philosophical questions:

What do we know and how do we know it? Does God exist? Are science and religion incompatible? Are our moral and social values mere social constructions or can we determine if the views we inherit from past generations are good or bad views? Do we invent mathematical truths or discover them? Are we responsible for what we do, or are we helpless victims of genetics and the environment in which we matured? How can we defend our evaluations regarding the value of novels, paintings, poems, films, and symphonies? Are we complex animals or made in the image of some deity? Are we minds or molecules? What are goodness, truth, and beauty?

Many students study philosophy together with another subject, such as religion, mathematics, literature, political science, or biology. Philosophy, as a recent article in Business Week notes, is the ultimate transferable skill that can be applied to any situation or job. Every employer wants workers who can think critically. Thinking critically is the heart of philosophy.

With a bachelor’s degree in philosophy, you’ll gain insight into the complex world of human nature and get a better understanding of yourself, your opinions, and the world around you. The philosophy degree teaches you to develop innovative analytical skills that all employers are seeking and is easily coupled with other fields of study for further specialization.