Philosophy: the pursuit of wisdom

A degree in philosophy will prepare you for a life of learning—in and beyond the classroom. Our small, student-focused classes will guide you through the study of enduring questions about the human condition, the project of self-understanding, the examination of ourselves and the worlds we inhabit.

What is Philosophy?

Philosophy is famous for asking the ‘big’ questions: Is morality just a matter of convention, or is there something more deeply wrong with harming others? What makes a life worthwhile? And how can we know whether answers to questions like these are correct, or at least justified?

But alongside these big questions, philosophers also investigate more everyday issues: Is it ever wrong to forgive to someone? What should we, as individuals, do about climate change? And how should we ration healthcare? At its core, Philosophy is the process of posing an important question, using logic and reason to evaluate possible answers, and doing our best to reach a conclusion. In Philosophy, students study great thinkers—both historical and contemporary—to learn how to do great thinking, and great writing, of their own.