The philosophy major offers you the opportunity to explore deep-rooted values and ideals that have shaped the development of human culture, particularly in the West. Questions about the nature of our being human, the nature of our private and social obligations, and faith and its relation to reason are discussed in many of the courses. Discussed are the historical dimensions of these questions, how answers to them have developed, and how questions have shaped the growth of our civilization.
In all courses, a major emphasis is to help you develop the ability to think knowledgeably, rationally, and critically.
The philosophy emphasis highlights the study of values through such courses as ethics and philosophical problems, emphasizing social and political values.