The unexamined life is not worth living.
All science begins in wonder.
Karl Marx Direction and Focus A guiding principle of the philosophy program is that the study of philosophy provides resources by which students may begin to integrate their other areas of study. Philosophy at Spalding prepares students to think critically and precisely about truth, reality, value, and beauty in the context of the history of Western thought. Professional Organzations For more information on philosophy as a major and a focus of study, visit these sites American Philosophy Association American Catholic Philosophical Association For full program information, see the catalog description .