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Derived from Ancient Greek roots, philosophy translates to "love of wisdom." If we interpret wisdom as mere knowledge, this definition fails to capture philosophy's unique role, since all academic fields pursue knowledge. Alternatively, if wisdom implies some elevated state beyond knowing, then philosophy as a discipline aims for something equally non-exclusive.
Indeed, when studying philosophy at Missouri S&T, you'll grapple with these fundamental questions. A philosophy minor provides thorough grounding in the conceptual frameworks behind these inquiries. As a philosophy major, you'll graduate with more sophisticated questions than you began with - and that's valuable. You'll develop a worldview receptive to the idea that much of human experience resists absolute conclusions. Yet you'll gain the ability to identify, examine, assess, and form sound judgments about any philosophical perspective. These analytical skills prove invaluable whether you pursue graduate studies in business, law, medicine, enter the workforce (where your skills are highly sought), or continue in philosophy or other humanities fields.