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Philosophy
"Philosophy"means -- literally -- love of wisdom. The word was coined to refer to those who don't settle for simple answers to big questions. They seek deeper truths, and they are willing to look beyond what is superficial and conventional to discern what is real. They don't let others think for them. They want to figure things out for themselves. For this reason, of course, philosophy is not for everyone. If you are curious enough to keep searching until you find the answers, philosophy may be for you. Ask questions, argue, theorize, explore reality, knowledge and values. Undertake a comprehensive historical survey of key philosophical issues and various forms of inquiry. Push the envelope of conventional thought through study of ideas that have shaped, and still shape, human thought over time. Philosophy course topics at Wittenberg include logic; ethics; history of Western philosophy from ancient Greece to the 21st century; philosophy of the body; philosophy of the self & soul; philosophy of women's experience; Latin American philosophy, politics, and literature; philosophy of law; philosophy of science. At the 100-level, courses focus on developing critical thinking skills. At the 200-level, students work on critiquing positions with which they disagree. Courses at the 300-level focus on engaging complex arguments within historical and cultural context so that underlying assumptions and timely insights are revealed. Students working at the 400-level engage in philosophical dialogue, written and spoken, at the level required for graduate research in philosophy. As with all areas of study at Wittenberg, your incorporation of independent study, thesis work, internships and study abroad will only broaden your options upon graduation. Degrees offered
Requirements
Minor: Total of 20 semester hours including an ethics courses, 210, 211, and two electives with at least one at the 300 level. |