Students of philosophy can pursue a broad range of topics of the greatest historical, intellectual, and personal interest. Philosophy majors should emerge with the following knowledge and skills:

  • An ability to argue cogently for a philosophical point and to analyze and criticize the arguments of others.
  • A familiarity with the central concepts and key debates in the core areas of contemporary philosophical thought, including ethics, metaphysics, and epistemology.
  • A familiarity with the works of the major figures in the history of philosophy.
  • A familiarity with formal logic, including the ability to carry out proofs within symbolic formal systems.
  • An ability to think critically and creatively about a broad range of conceptual issues and questions.