Philosophy Interdisciplinary BA

Philosophy promotes critical thinking, a greater self-understanding (in the form of encouraging students to develop their own views and gain an awareness of their intellectual heritage), and intellectual integrity (including respect for others and their viewpoints). Many of the skills instilled by the study of philosophy, such as analytical thinking, clarity, abstract thinking, and writing skills, are useful in preparing students for the workplace as well as for academics: philosophy students score higher on the GRE, LSAT and GMAT than almost any other major. But the spirit of inquiry into ourselves, our human condition, and our relationship to the rest of the world also serves all students well in developing life-long learning habits and a mature understanding of themselves and their responsibilities as persons and citizens.