• Philosophical inquiry helps students acquire and sharpen valuable intellectual and practical skills that can be important in their careers. These skills include effective writing, verbal argumentation, and critical thinking.
  • The primary value of philosophy lies in its contribution to intellectual insight and to a liberal arts education. The study of philosophy can also serve as a basis for a variety of careers, including medicine, business, and government. It is especially effective as the basis for a pre-law program. Recent developments in cognitive science and in medical and environmental ethics have broadened the range of careers and professions for which the study of philosophy can be recommended.