Organizations today are looking for people who can communicate effectively, think critically and ethically influence others. A background in philosophy is perfectly suited to build these skills that can benefit those in career paths from law to marketing and economics to education.
The undergraduate degree in philosophy is part of the College of Liberal Arts, which is about making connections freely—exploring human achievement, examining the past critically and discovering ways to build upon it, and understanding yourself and our diverse world in order to transform it.
Learn about the College of Liberal ArtsWith a philosophy degree from the Mount, you’ll be prepared to pursue careers that span numerous disciplines and fields. You’ll explore the foundations of philosophy, learning how to ask questions and evaluate answers concerning the nature of truth, the value of knowledge, the relationship between faith and reason, and the nature of human excellence.
Courses will cover logic and how to build persuasive arguments, and you’ll be challenged to think deeply about fundamental questions of human life. You’ll also study moral philosophy and learn to develop your own well-reasoned judgments on the critical questions you will face, both personally and professionally, and be prepared for complex, moral decision-making. The program concludes with a senior seminar, where you’ll read, analyze and discuss a philosophical work, then create a multi-draft research paper of publishable quality.
Upon graduation, you’ll be able to pursue a career as a public policy analyst with a government agency, join a nonprofit as an administrator, go into marketing, communication or education, or even be prepared for
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My philosophy major at the Mount was crucial to my development as a student and as a person. Philosophy helps you form critical thinking and logic skills that no other major can develop quite as well, and these skills were incredibly valuable to me in my undergraduate studies, continue to be valuable in my master’s studies, and in life in general.
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A philosophy minor from the Mount can pair with virtually any major, improving your critical thinking and ethical
