Students learn to analyze theories, clarify concepts, dissect arguments and solve problems in effective and creative ways. This contributes to the development of students? communicative powers, making any philosophy majors especially good candidates for opportunities in law, business, government, education, counseling, publishing, technical writing, mass communication, and many other professions.

In addition to Core and elective hours, the B.A. in Philosophy at?the University of West Georgia?requires 33 hours of upper-level (3/4000) coursework in philosophy. Our emphasis is on the history of Western philosophy; required courses include Ancient and Medieval Philosophy, which focuses on figures such as Plato, Aristotle, and Aquinas, and Modern Philosophy, which covers 17th and 18th century philosophers such as Descartes, Locke, Hume and Kant. To complete their degree, students may choose from among other classes in the history of philosophy, as well as from classes dealing with a wide range of philosophical questions and issues.

Objectives

• Incorporate a philosophical position in oral and written communications.
• Critically outline and analyze a philosophical question.
• Student exhibits critical thinking skills.
• Discuss the general historical development of the discipline of philosophy, including the views of at least three major historical figures of philosophy.