Philosophy means the love of wisdom. Some people believe that philosophy is esoteric and that philosophers think about meaningless topics, but philosophy helps us make wise decisions and therefore is the most practical of all subjects. In fact, your philosophy classes will help you in your other classes, in your personal life, and in your professional life
Did you know that philosophy majors are among the highest paid employees?
Did you know that Philosophy majors have the highest acceptance rate into Law School, Medical School, and Business School?
PLO #1 Ethical Theories: Students who have completed the Philosophy program will be able to identify, explain, and evaluate the major ethical theories, and to apply them to both contemporary and practical moral issues.
PLO #2 Epistemological Theories: Students who have completed the Philosophy program will be able to identify, explain, and evaluate the major epistemological theories, and be able to describe and assess how those theories impact the areas of science, ethics and metaphysics.
PLO #3 Meaning of Life: Students who have completed the Philosophy program will be able to identify, explain, and evaluate the various arguments regarding core metaphysical issues such as free will v. determinism, the mind-body problem, materialism v. spiritualism and idealism, personal identity, the meaning of life, and whether God, souls, heaven and hell, and karma exist.
Dr. Christina Gold, Dean
Office: BSSC 144
Phone: 310-660-3735
Email: [email protected]