Philosophy - Berry College

Philosophy from Berry College is a Campus Bachelor Philosophy degree that prepares you for a Liberal Arts career. As a philosophy major, you will learn how to use reason and logic to try and answer some of the most important and challenging questions asked about human beings and the world. You will find yourself discussing a wide variety of topics, ranging from the nature of God, morality and the mind to science, art, mathematics, literature, politics and law. As you delve into these issues, you will reflect thoughtfully and critically about the ideas and arguments that shape human life and society. Berry's philosophy curriculum covers all of the major contemporary philosophical questions and problems, as well as the history of philosophy . As you progress through the major, you will be expected to rigorously examine various philosophical viewpoints, read the writings of the great philosophers and discuss and write critically about them. To deepen your educational experience, the faculty encourages you to combine your passion for the subject matter with other academic interests such as government or mathematics ? disciplines that have long-standing ties to philosophy. Courses such as Critical Thinking, Symbolic Logic, Ancient and Medieval Philosophy and ModernPhilosophy will sharpen your ability to solve problems, think logically, read carefully and write both clearly and persuasively. These skills are useful and desirable in every field, whether your goal is a career in the computer science industry (which values a strong background in logic) or to continue your education in graduate school or professional school. (Philosophy majors often outperform other majors on the LSAT and post high mean scores on the GMAT.) View more details on Berry College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Philosophy courses.