US · Bachelors
Philosophy (BA)
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Program overview
Philosophy holds a special role in Fordham s liberal arts tradition With a long and distinguished history going back more than 150 years the philosophy major combines intense academic rigor with profound reflection on the nature of reality and human existence We train you in the depth of thought you need to pursue an enlightened life of responsible leadership and service We acquaint you with the intellectual and moral traditions of civilization to help you think clearly and carefully for yourself Our course of study is pluralistic and broad-minded and taught by faculty internationally recognized for their scholarship You ll explore a wide variety of schools of thought including contemporary philosophy American analytic continental environmental feminist Thomistic as well as epistemology ethics metaphysics philosophy of mind and philosophy of religion You will question assumptions and critique principles You ll see logic as a practice analyze abstract conceptual relationships and interpret difficult texts And you ll develop the analytical critical and argumentative skills that employers and graduate schools in many fields seek in their future leaders Example a philosophy degree is one of the best preparations for law school
Duration: 13
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