BA in Philosophy

First, many people find the study of philosophy fascinating because it provides students with the opportunity to consider the most basic questions concerning the nature of reality, human knowledge, and morality. These questions are relevant to all of us, and in attempting to answer them, we better understand who we are, our commitments, and what we wish to accomplish in life. In the process of searching for answers and formulating our own positions, we are challenged to critically examine our foundational beliefs, considering whether they are rationally justified and logically consistent, and becoming more aware of what they entail. Additionally, in the process of learning how past and contemporary philosophers have answered these questions, we are exposed to some of the finest examples of philosophical creativity and methodology, fascinating in themselves and also of interest due to their instrumental value in helping us find new frameworks for investigation.