Philosophy is fun and challenging Philosophy is intellectually challenging. Students learn how to think critically and systematically about all sorts of issues. Our courses deal with a wide range of interesting topics, such as time travel, paradoxes, Artificial Intelligence, Nietzche, Daoism, and human rights, to name just a few. These skills are important not just in philosophy but also in the modern job market.
Many employers prefer students with broad intellectual experience and skills.
This is particularly true of students who study philosophy in combination with other subjects. Philosophy provides a solid background for those who intend to go on for further studies in philosophy or related areas. Click here to see what kind of jobs they end up doing. The Philosophy Department is committed to provide the best teaching for its students The teachers in the department are all active researchers and experts in their own fields. We take into account our students' opinion when we design our curriculum and decide which courses to offer.