Overview Embark on a journey of limitless discovery as a philosophy major. Examine the fundamental views of humanity, including humankind's beliefs and practices in the areas of art, science, morality and religion. The Saint Joseph College department of philosophy offers an intensive curriculum, one that will develop your critical thinking skills and enhance your perspective on the world. A strong academic foundation is developed through introductory courses such as logic and problems of philosophy. Next, you pursue specialized courses such as philosophy of love, existentialism, contemporary ethical problems, modern philosophers, women philosophers and more.
Many students choose to combine a major in philosophy with a major in another discipline.
Your options are wide open to devise a course of study tailored to your interests. As a philosophy major, you and your academic advisor will create an independent course of study. Recent student-proposed fields of study have included The Passion of Ayn Rand, The Problem of God , and The Philosophy of Simone de Beauvoir . Independent studies can also evolve into internship opportunities. A degree in Philosophy provides excellent preparation for further graduate study, including the fields of law and medicine.