Philosophy majors confront questions about free will, morality, religion and consciousness. These students explore historical approaches to philosophical topics while learning to develop and express ...

A general introduction to the problems and methods of philosophy drawing on classic and contemporary texts. Topics covered may include the existence of God and nature of religious belief, what it ...

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Philosophers employ a variety of methods to develop arguments for their conclusions. These include arguments from analogy, inference to the best explanation, reflective equilibrium, conceptual ...

The primary concern of philosophy is to explore ideas that are central to the ways we live and that we commonly use without much reflection, ideas such as truth and justice, the notion of ...

Philosophical ideas quietly shape ethics, identity, and interactions, influencing choices In a world dominated by technology and fast-paced living, philosophy might seem like an abstract discipline ...

London designer Genis Carreras in front of his philosophy posters. Image via http://www.geniscarreras.com/about.html. LOS ANGELES — Quick, define existentialism ...

“I am that gadfly which God has attached to the state, and all day long and in all places am always fastening upon you, arousing and persuading and reproaching you.” This quote—taken from Plato’s ...