Southern Virginia philosophy courses cover major thinkers in the history of Western philosophy (Greece through modern Europe and America) as well as contemporary debates in metaphysics, ethics, epistemology and political philosophy. Philosophy makes you a clearer thinker, a better writer, and a more persuasive speaker. Students grounded in a solid philosophy education are prepared to be better lawyers, doctors, and businessmen. Also, given philosophy?s preference for rational persuasion over compulsion, philosophy students make better citizens in a religiously and culturally diverse nation and world. Southern Virginia?s philosophy major provides outstanding preparation for graduate study in law, medicine, business, high tech, and other fields.