Philosophy develops our ability to reason clearly to distinguish between good and bad arguments to think and write clearly to see the big picture to look at different views and opinions. They are never outdated. They enrich our lives and our relationships. By studying the writings of great philosophers we see the extent to which philosophy has influenced science, religion, government, education and art. Philosophy empowers us to critically examine ours views and the views of others.
Philosophy is central to a liberal education.
It is also immensely practical. Verbal CRE Quantitative. Some philosophy majors go to graduate school in philosophy. Ideas adapted from a brochure by Daniel Kolak.