• Philosophy holds a special role in Fordham's liberal arts tradition. With a long and distinguished history going back more than 150 years, the philosophy major combines intense academic rigor with a profound reflection on the nature of reality and human existence. They train students in the depth of thought they need to pursue an enlightened life of responsible leadership and service.
  • Students will will question assumptions and critique principles. They will see logic as a practice, analyze abstract conceptual relationships, and interpret difficult texts. And they will develop the analytical, critical, and argumentative skills that employers and graduate schools in many fields seek in their future leaders. Example: a philosophy degree is one of the best preparations for law school.