Philosophy addresses fundamental human questions.
Philosophy explores the rational basis of other areas of inquiry such as science, social science, politics and religion. Philosophy facilitates the development of skills in constructing and analyzing arguments, in reading and writing critically and with precision, and in approaching problems imaginatively and reflectively. The faculty of the Philosophy Department come from a variety of academic and professional backgrounds. Their various interests and experiences exemplify the Department's vision of the relation of philosophy to many areas of study and experience.