BA (Hons) World Philosophies and Korean (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 moral challenges.
The BA World Philosophies stands out globally by enabling students to explore these timeless questions through diverse cultural lenses while challenging colonial perspectives. This program delivers intensive instruction in formal systems of knowledge, ethics, metaphysics, argumentation methods, and socio-political theories drawn from a far broader range of civilizations than conventional philosophy degrees typically cover.
Beyond developing the critical and logical thinking skills common to all philosophical study, examining Asian, African, and Middle Eastern traditions alongside European and Anglophone philosophies empowers students to adopt a truly global outlook. This approach fosters nuanced, profound reflections on justice, ethics, and contemporary societal issues.