Thinking about a major?  Philosophy is a major in thinking.

Philosophers rethink everyday assumptions about what is real, what we can know, and whom we should strive to be.  In English, we say philosophy, derived from the Greek philos and Sophia, is the study of the love of wisdom. In Sanskrit, we say vidyā, the root of which is to reason upon, including knowledge of the knower and the known. In Buddhism, philosophy refers to the core values found in the universal truths or paths. Indigenous philosophical traditions on nearly every continent are rooted in values, such as harmony within community, and with the laws of nature. When applied to economics, law, science, education, and other practical areas, an awareness of how these traditions differ and what they share in common offers insights to attaining a peaceful and sustainable future.

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Hannah Trouf '22

Information Technology Management, Philosophy

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Joseph Sammartino '19

Philosophy, Psychology

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Allie Grinkevich '16

Environmental Studies, Liberal Studies, Philosophy

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Sean Dabney '17

Liberal Studies, Philosophy

Recommended Websites

• Daily nous
• Plato
• APA
• Stance Undergraduate Journal of Philosophy
• Hi-Phi Nation
• New Philosopher