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Philosophy is the methodical pursuit of clear responses to deep inquiries about knowledge, existence, ethics, science, and human nature through rational discourse. We organize reading retreats for students, often in the Highlands, and maintain an active undergraduate Philosophy Society.
You'll acquire versatile skills beneficial for your professional future, including assessing arguments, interpreting texts, analytical thinking, clear written and verbal expression, and challenging presuppositions. Many alumni pursue advanced Philosophy degrees and academic careers. Recent Philosophy graduates have secured positions at Hydrogen Group (recruitment consultant), Hopscotch Films (TV researcher), The Guardian (audience editor), and the Civil Service fast track (Treasury and MoD).
This program examines fundamental philosophical concepts about reality's essence. Participants will investigate key topics in formal logic, metaphysics, philosophy of religion, and philosophy of science, concentrating on determining what entities can truly be said to exist.
Upon completing your second year, you'll have engaged with major philosophical disciplines and gained practical skills to formulate your own responses to the questions addressed in years 1 and 2.