Philosophy may sound dauntingly remote from daily concerns, but its basic questions – What can I know? What may I hope? What must I do? – actually pose themselves throughout any thinking person’s journey. And the skills it teaches – close reading, careful thinking, and the critique of ideas – apply to most areas of human endeavor. A background in philosophy is thus excellent training for many careers, and matchless preparation for life itself.
Brian Ploskina Graduate Student
Larry Tamaccio Undergraduate
“As someone who has studied philosophy at several different schools, I’ve never experienced higher levels of professionalism, passionate attention to pedagogy and sincere interest in student improvement than I have from this department. The professors seem to express as much pride and enthusiasm in my work as I do.”
“Oscar Wilde said that a cynic is a man who knows the price of everything and the value of nothing. I study philosophy in order to learn the difference.”
