BA (Hons) World Philosophies and Arabic (Year Abroad) in Camden United Kingdom | School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London

For millennia, philosophy has played a vital role in cultures worldwide. It emerges naturally as human communities grapple with profound inquiries about existence, humanity's essence, the meaning of a fulfilling life, and the concepts of beauty, justice, knowledge, and truth - along with strategies for addressing ethical challenges.
The BA World Philosophies stands out as one of few global programs enabling students to explore these timeless questions through a decolonized, international lens. This unique degree delivers thorough instruction in formal systems of knowledge, moral frameworks, metaphysical concepts, argumentative traditions, and sociopolitical theories drawn from more diverse civilizations than conventional philosophy curricula typically encompass.
Beyond cultivating the critical and logical thinking skills inherent in philosophical study, this program's examination of Asian, African, and Middle Eastern traditions alongside European and Anglophone philosophies empowers students to develop expansive worldviews. They gain the capacity for nuanced reflection on justice, ethics, and pressing global issues.