Undergraduate Studies

Why Study Philosophy?

What is truth? How can we lead a happy life? Under what conditions is violence permissible? Philosophy explores the large questions that humans have asked over the centuries, and has thus helped shape our worldviews.

The Philosophy major analyses these questions and the answers they have received by putting them in their historical and conceptual contexts. It pays particular attention to how political, cultural and religious processes reflect the way we understand our societies and ourselves.

The Philosophy major trains students to develop their analytical skills. Study in Philosophy will give a graduate confidence to engage with the arguments of others and to put forward their own perspective. Such a life-skill can be applied in a wide variety of professions such as teaching, business, law, policy development, and public service.

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