Bachelor of Arts Major in Philosophy

University of the Pacific

Explore life’s biggest questionsEarning your philosophy degree at Pacific will not only prepare you for an impactful career but shape you into an intelligent participant in your workplace and community.A philosophy degree exposes you to some of the greatest minds in human history. You will discuss and develop ideas with your professors and fellow students, as well as build the reading, writing and critical thinking skills essential to your professional and personal life.Critical thinkingA philosophy degree can help you understand and respond to many of the challenges society faces today. Through discussion-based courses in topics including Environmental Ethics, Digital Well-being, Business Ethics and the Philosophy of Law, you’ll learn to analyze complex issues and consider meaningful solutions.Three-year philosophy degree optionStay on top of your courses and you could shave a year off your undergraduate work by completing your philosophy degree at Pacific in just three years. By taking a focused courseload, you’ll save on tuition and get a head start on launching your career.1. Philosophical ContentDemonstrate understanding of concepts, positions and reasoning in course materialContextualize and evaluate arguments relative to major movements and developments in philosophy2. Critical ThinkingIdentify reasoning in argumentsAssess the logical quality of reasoning in argumentsApply course concepts and reasoning to new situationsDevelop one's own reasoned position on issuesRecognize counterarguments to one's reasoned positions3. Written CommunicationState organizing idea(s)Develop reasoningOrganize reasoningWrite with clarity4. Oral CommunicationState organizing idea(s)Develop reasoningOrganize reasoningDeliver communication in a way to keep audience attention

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