Metaphysics deals with the fundamental nature of the world and reality. The theory of knowledge investigates the nature, scope, and limits of human knowledge. Logic studies inferences. History of philosophy courses examine how people have answered philosophical questions in the past. Aesthetics looks at the nature of art.
Philosophy of science explores the practice and justification of science.
And philosophy of religion addresses the nature and justification of religion. Philosophy courses characteristically have active student involvement. Students begin working on philosophical problems in their first courses. All our courses emphasize writing and having students develop their own views. We have both content and skills goals.