Why
Study Philosophy?
The skills
that a study of philosophy develops are
useful in all walks of life. Analysis of
arguments, clear and precise expression of
one's views in both verbal and written
form, and the ability to understand
complex systems of thought will serve a
person well no matter what career they
choose.
Those students
considering one of the professions such as
the field of law, for example, have
found our courses in Logic
and Critical Reasoning invaluable in
preparation for the LSAT
examinations.
The course Philosophical
Issues in the Law is an excellent
examination of important legal issues and
institutions as is the seminar in Justice.
Those interested in medicine or
other health fields will profit
from Biomedical Ethics which
examines many of the questions raised by
the advancements in medical and
biological technology and research. Ethics,
Social Philosophy and Contemporary
Moral Issues provide a useful and
timely preparation for those students
considering a career in government,
social work or education. Business
Ethics, with its emphasis on the
moral problems that arise in the context
of corporate conduct, e.g. profit
maximization vs. social responsibility,
deception vs. honesty in advertising,
preferential hiring vs. reverse
discrimination, etc., raises crucial
issues for students moving towards business
or commerce. If the student's
inclinations are in the direction of writing,
music or the arts, they will find of
special interest Philosophy Through
Literature, Philosophy of Art and The
Creative Process.
Philosophy often explores the
conceptual foundations of other
disciplines. Philosophy of Science,
for example, examines the basic concepts
and underlying logic of scientific method
and theory. Philosophy of Mind and Epistemology
look at models and theories of
consciousness, mind and knowledge. Recent
psychological accounts of creativity in
science and the arts are investigated in The
Creative Process. These natural
affinities make double majors very
attractive and are encouraged by the
department.
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Plato
Hume
Russell
Bacon
Kant
Wittgenstein
Aristotle
Socrates
Nussbaum
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