Why Study Philosophy?

Philosophy, for the love of wisdom.

• What is the meaning of life?
• Does God exist?
• What is knowledge?
• What is the nature of the self?
• What is right and wrong?
• What is truth?
• Do we have free will?
• What is the nature and significance of death?

Philosophy, to help develop strong cognitive skills and important intellectual values.

• Thinking critically.
• Analyzing arguments.
• Assessing value questions.
• Understanding theoretical issues.
• Constructing and articulating arguments with clarity, confidence and efficacy.
• Exhibiting an openness and intellectual generosity towards the ideas and arguments of others and other traditions.
• Presenting one’s own ideas and arguments with conviction and humility.

Philosophy, useful for many majors and careers.

• Law
• Education
• Publishing & Journalism
• Advertising
• Psychology
• Business & Finance
• Computers & Technology
• Religious Ministry
• Government & Foreign Service
• Philanthropy