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Philosophy Department

Why Study Philosophy?

Studying philosophy gives the student the opportunity to think deeply and carefully about herself and her place in society and the world. A philosophy education includes reflection on questions such as the nature of reality, the foundations of knowledge, the existence of God, and the basis of moral obligation. It encourages students to think about their obligations to their fellow human beings and the world at large.

A philosophy education also helps a student to develop many of the skills one seeks in a college education: logic and critical thinking; clear argumentative writing; careful reading and analysis of texts; and oral argument.

www.philosophy.ilstu.edu/students/careers.html
www.apa.udel.edu/apa/publications/texts/major.html

Philosophy majors perform very well on board exams for graduate and professional school. Philosophers outscore all other majors on the Graduate Record Exams (GRE’s), and are among the highest on the LSAT’s, GMAT’s, and MCAT’s.

www.philosophy.eku.edu/scores.htm

Why Study Philosophy
at George Mason?

The George Mason University Philosophy Department has excellent full-time faculty committed to undergraduate education.

Junior and senior-level courses in the Philosophy Department all have enrollments of no more than 35 students, and many are significantly smaller than this. Students are given ample opportunities to talk with their professors.

The George Mason Philosophy Club lets students talk and debate about philosophy on their own and in conjunction with faculty.

www.gmu.edu/departments/philosophy/Philosophy_club.htm

More links to pages on the value of the philosophy major:

www.philosophy.eku.edu/why.htm
www.louisiana.edu/Academic/LiberalArts/PHIL/WhyStudyPhilosophy.html