Your Edge in a Changing Economy
With emerging technologies constantly disrupting what employers value, skills like critical thinking, communication, creativity, empathy, teamwork, and professionalism are paramount. Philosophy trains individuals to evaluate complex arguments, identify fallacies, and build strong, reasoned arguments. You'll master structured debates, analytical writing, and precise articulation of abstract ideas, boosting both spoken and written communication. Philosophy students learn to lead discussions, practice careful listening, defend positions, and engage in cooperative inquiry, approaching different ideas with an open mind and a collaborative attitude. Business leaders in tech increasingly value the innovation and big-picture thinking philosophy teaches.
Undergraduate Programs
Our pluralistic, socially engaged faculty guides students in critically analyzing prevailing values, norms, and institutions. We empower students to imagine and create flourishing lives and communities.
Graduate Programs
Our Master of Arts in Philosophy program focuses on one of two divisions, Methodology and Social Justice. These divisions reflect two distinctive strengths of our faculty: its pluralistic composition and its focus on systemic forms of injustice.