Among the oldest of the academic disciplines, philosophy explores fundamental questions about the world, including the nature of reality, knowledge, beauty, truth, justice, consciousness, the self and the good life. With its emphasis on cultivating the art of thinking, philosophy is also among the most useful of contemporary disciplines, teaching the essential skills of critical reflection, analytical reasoning, creative problem solving and articulate expression. By studying philosophy, students both sharpen their minds and deepen their understanding of the world and the wonder it inspires.
In addition to acquiring a strong background in the history of philosophy, students benefit from pursuing the far reach of philosophy into social and political thought, logic, ethics, religion, science, history, ecology and the arts.
Philosophy Events
April 2
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Browsing Room
The theory of the state w/Dr. Anne Bradley
- This is the final reading group for the Philosophy, Politics, and Economics group.
April 4
5:00pm - 6:30pm
Josey Dining Room
The Role of the State in the Good Society w/Dr. Anne Bradley
A dinner talk exploring the role of the state in producing a good society. Dr. Bradley will present a lecture on the state followed by a Q&A.
Music and Philosophy Students Travel to Vienna
During the Spring 2023 3-week term, two classes traveled together to Vienna to make connections between music, art, and philosophy. They saw operas, concerts of historical and contemporary music, and visited museums.
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