Philosophy students will understand:
- The history of philosophy from the pre-Socratics to modern European thinkers
- Contemporary philosophical movements, issues, and techniques
- Central themes in the primary texts of important philosophers;
Philosophy students will be able to:
- Demonstrate written competency in the analysis of philosophical issues
- Apply the tools of logic in the analysis and critical evaluation of philosophical texts
- Synthesize philosophical insights in relation to their own lived experience;
Philosophy students will value:
- The contributions of philosophers to civilization
- An understanding of the relationship of philosophy to a variety of areas of human experience such as faith, morality, and culture
- Rigorous philosophical inquiry and reflection in relation to their own self-development, their interactions with others, and the quest for a better world.