The study of philosophy is about asking big questions about the meaning of life, the nature of the world around us, and what forms the basis of morality. While learning is more often focused on what, students of philosophy take on the challenge of determining why.By choosing to study philosophy students can learn valuable life skills to put to use in both student’s professional and personal lives. These life skills encompass effective communication, critical and logical thinking, and an ability to grasp all angles of an argument and analyze it to get to the crux of an issue - a skill-set vital to work in law, politics, business, and academia.