In Fordham's liberal arts tradition, philosophy has a special role in the development of the mature individual.
Philosophy acquaints students with the intellectual and moral foundation of civilization.
An educated man or woman is considered to be a mature person capable of adopting, through their own reflection, a world view, the basis of which personal and social action can be guided. For this reason, philosophy, as a critical intellectual discipline, has a special place in a liberal arts education. Philosophy's task is not simply to convey information, but to tra nsform students and help them grow into mature thinkers and responsible agents. Philosophy of Human Nature offers an introduction to philosophy through a study of the nature and meaning of human existence and its relationship to reality. Philosophy of Human Knowledge confronts students with the problems of knowledge.