Philosophy is the systematic study of the enduring ideas and questions that have engaged thoughtful people for millennia such as: \u201cWhat is the purpose of life?\u201d, “What is the nature of reality?”, “How do we know what is true?” and “How do we decide what choices are ethical?”. By providing us with the intellectual tools necessary to tackle these questions, philosophy helps us to open our beliefs to scrutiny and teaches us how to reason well about issues that are important to us. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The study of Philosophy is intrinsically interesting, which is why students love it, but it is also very practical for career preparation. As they pursue the big questions, Philosophy majors hone advanced level skills in critical thinking, ethical problem solving and clear communication. These skills are in high demand by today\u2019s employers and open doors to many interesting and profitable careers including law, education, business, human services, and technology industries. Philosophy majors find work that is both personally meaningful and profitable; the median mid-career income of philosophy graduates is $84,000. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Our graduates engage the world ready to flourish as global citizens, to assume leadership positions, and to exercise professional adaptability in the face of a rapidly changing world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n