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Philosophy
| Overview |
| The major in philosophy is designed to acquaint the student
with the history of philosophy as well as the major fields of
philosophy, including logic, ethics, metaphysics, epistemology,
philosophy of religion, etc. |
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What skills can I expect to develop through this degree? |
| As part of the major students will develop skills in
thinking critically and conceptually, and be able to apply their
knowledge and skills in solving problems, both practical and
theoretical. |
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What I will learn |
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Majors in Philosophy will have a working knowledge of formal and
informal logic, will com-pose logically developed and organized
documents, and will speak articulately on philosophical ideas to diverse
audiences. Majors will explain social institutions, structures, and
processes across a range of historical periods and cultures. Majors will
draw on history and the social sciences to evaluate philosophical
movements and ideas in their historical and social contexts. Majors will
describe and analytically compare philosophical trends and ideas in
social, cultural, and historical settings other than one’s own. Majors
will conceptualize their own understanding of the relationship between
humans, the universe, and the divine. Majors will understand the
interface between scientific, artistic, philosophical, and religious
modes of human experience. Majors will articulate both the promise of
and the limitations of human knowledge. Majors will understand the
concepts, major figures, and accepted approaches in the various branches
of philosophy. Majors will discuss and analyze classical arguments in
the various branches of philosophy. |
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What are some possible entry-level careers with a degree in this
field? |
| A major in philosophy is useful in a variety of
professional fields where critical analysis and the
communication of ideas is valued, including law, medicine,
media, ministry, and other areas. The philosophy major is also
good preparation for graduate study in a number of fields,
including philosophy, religion, journalism, law, medicine, and
business. |
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