Philosophy - Butler University

Philosophy from Butler University is a Campus Bachelor Philosophy degree that prepares you for a Liberal Arts career. Philosophy is concerned with the "big questions" about the nature of the world and human existence: Is there anything more to us as persons than our bodies and brains? Do we have a soul that might survive our body's death? Does God exist? Do we have free will, or are we merely puppets controlled by our genes and the environment in which we grew up? What principles should we use to guide our moral choices? Do moral ends ever (or always) justify questionable means? And what makes an act moral anyway? Philosophers study diverse questions and touch on issues in many other academic disciplines and professions. Philosophy is thus unified not by its subject matter but by its method. Central to this method is the careful analysis of concepts and the formulation and evaluation of arguments. For a philosopher, it is not good enough simply to "have an opinion" on a philosophical question; that opinion must be supported by rational argument. A common misconception about philosophy is that it is impractical. In fact, philosophy helps you hone some very practical skills. As a philosopher you learn to critically assess information and arguments?to distinguish between sound reasoning and empty rhetoric. Philosophy majors learn how to communicate clearly both in speech and in writing. Philosophy helps you to think carefully about ethical decisions. Collectively, these are skills that will help you in future graduate and professional education, and they are prized by employers. Few philosophy majors become professional philosophers, but despite this, most philosophers find rewarding jobs. Many of our majors go on either immediately or eventually to graduate and professional schools, but many also find jobs right out of college. View more details on Butler University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Philosophy courses.