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The Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy teaches philosophical methods through active engagement with real-world issues, spanning personal matters to global and cosmic concerns. This philosophy degree equips students with skills for any profession that prizes careful analysis, reasoned argumentation, and articulate expression about substantive matters, while being especially beneficial for legal careers, graduate philosophy programs, or related disciplines such as media criticism, public administration, or science and technology studies.
Drexel's philosophy curriculum blends historical and contemporary courses across core philosophical disciplines. These areas encompass moral philosophy, metaphysics (the study of reality), epistemology (the theory of knowledge), aesthetics (the philosophy of art), political philosophy, philosophy of science, and logical reasoning. Electives explore diverse applied topics like technology, healthcare, legal systems, religious thought, scientific inquiry, and environmental ethics. Advanced seminars emphasize discussion, intensive reading, and writing, typically capped at 10-12 participants. By the end of their second year, students may opt to specialize in one of three tracks:
Ethics & Applied Morality
Legal Philosophy
Science & Technology Studies