Philosophy is the attempt to answer certain persistent human questions.
By studying what the great philosophers have to say about questions such as those above, one can learn to think more deeply about every aspect of human life. Philosophy majors also learn to see the connections between very different fields of thought such as science, religion, and ethics. And philosophy majors develop very strong skills in writing, in argumentation, and in the communication of complex ideas. Students in majors other than philosophy are encouraged to consider philosophy as a second major. Double-majoring is a good way to get the most out of your experience at the university.