• Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy at York University is offered as a 3-4 year teaching program.
  • This course is offered on both a full-time and part-time basis.
  • This program is offered by the Faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies on the Keele Campus.
  • The word 'philosophy' is derived from the Greek for "love of wisdom" and is one of the world's oldest subjects of study.
  • Philosophy pursues questions in every dimension of human life, and its techniques apply to problems in any field of study or endeavor. It is a reasoned pursuit of fundamental truths, a quest for understanding, and a study of principles of conduct.
  • The department offers a wide range of courses which examine contemporary problems and issues such as:
    • applied ethics
    • philosophy of mind
    • social and political philosophy
    • argumentation theory
    • feminism
  • In addition, courses are offered in the history of philosophy, continental thought, logic, philosophy of law, and other traditional areas.
  • The program’s interdisciplinary approach will help students to understand various contemporary challenges in applied ethics, social and political philosophy, feminist philosophy, cognitive science, philosophy of mind, and argumentation theory. 
  • It is an honours program in which students involved in research / other activities in the university.
  • The philosophy professors have garnered a number of teaching awards and accolades in recent years, including two university teaching awards at the junior and senior levels. 
  • Participate in Philosophia, York's student-run Undergraduate Philosophy Association, which sponsors readings, social events such as the 'Philosophy at the Movies' series and provides representation at departmental meetings.
  • Students can also get involved with The Oracle, York University's undergraduate philosophical review. 
  • The program is ranked in the top-10 in Canada and top-150 in the world by the QS World University Rankings.
  • The average salary goes up to 46,000 USD.