{"id":187,"date":"2012-10-03T14:45:37","date_gmt":"2012-10-03T19:45:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mancini.brandonu.ca\/admissions\/?page_id=187"},"modified":"2026-03-30T11:48:15","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T16:48:15","slug":"philosophy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.brandonu.ca\/future-students\/programs\/degrees\/arts\/philosophy\/","title":{"rendered":"Philosophy"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class='post-187 float'><p><a title=\"Apply Now\" href=\"https:\/\/webapp.brandonu.ca\/pls\/admission\"><button>Apply Now <\/button><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"\/future-students\/apply\/\">How to Apply<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Department of Philosophy\" href=\"https:\/\/www.brandonu.ca\/philosophy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Department Website<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Bachelor of Arts\" href=\"\/future-students\/programs\/degrees\/arts\/\">Bachelor of Arts<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside><h2 data-section-id=\"pcamdh\" data-start=\"132\" data-end=\"158\"><span><strong data-start=\"135\" data-end=\"158\">What is Philosophy?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"160\" data-end=\"282\">Philosophy is about <strong data-start=\"180\" data-end=\"214\">big ideas that actually matter<\/strong> \u2014 the kind that shape how people think, live, and change the world.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"284\" data-end=\"317\">It\u2019s about asking questions like:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"318\" data-end=\"512\">\n<li data-section-id=\"j419tr\" data-start=\"318\" data-end=\"348\">What\u2019s true\u2026 and what isn\u2019t?<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1d95a0y\" data-start=\"349\" data-end=\"380\">What\u2019s the right thing to do?<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1vg8tvz\" data-start=\"381\" data-end=\"418\">What does a fair society look like?<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1fb8x0f\" data-start=\"419\" data-end=\"464\">Is there more to life than what we can see?<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1ck347o\" data-start=\"465\" data-end=\"512\">Are there limits to science, money, or power?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"514\" data-end=\"654\">If you\u2019ve ever caught yourself overthinking, questioning everything, or wanting deeper answers \u2014 you\u2019re already thinking like a philosopher.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1oj2o64\" data-start=\"661\" data-end=\"689\"><span><strong data-start=\"664\" data-end=\"689\">Why Study Philosophy?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"691\" data-end=\"858\">Philosophy isn\u2019t just about reading old thinkers (though you\u2019ll meet people like Plato, Augustine, Einstein, and Derrida). It\u2019s about <strong data-start=\"825\" data-end=\"857\">learning how to think better<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"860\" data-end=\"880\">You\u2019ll learn how to:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"881\" data-end=\"1070\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1t9lu1r\" data-start=\"881\" data-end=\"907\">Break down complex ideas<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"qhojss\" data-start=\"908\" data-end=\"940\">See multiple sides of an issue<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1uv0g8z\" data-start=\"941\" data-end=\"964\">Ask sharper questions<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"67z66z\" data-start=\"965\" data-end=\"1007\">Build strong arguments (and defend them)<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"19quauk\" data-start=\"1008\" data-end=\"1070\">Turn complicated concepts into clear, powerful communication<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1072\" data-end=\"1158\"><strong data-start=\"1072\" data-end=\"1088\">Bottom line:<\/strong> Philosophy changes how you think \u2014 and that sticks with you for life.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"vxywfq\" data-start=\"1165\" data-end=\"1206\"><span><strong data-start=\"1168\" data-end=\"1206\">What Makes This Program Different?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"1208\" data-end=\"1469\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1iz592p\" data-start=\"1208\" data-end=\"1278\"><strong data-start=\"1210\" data-end=\"1227\">Small classes<\/strong> \u2192 more discussion, more support, more connection<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"ml4768\" data-start=\"1279\" data-end=\"1346\"><strong data-start=\"1281\" data-end=\"1300\">Direct feedback<\/strong> \u2192 improve your writing, speaking, and ideas<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"w4bc5h\" data-start=\"1347\" data-end=\"1411\"><strong data-start=\"1349\" data-end=\"1368\">Philosophy club<\/strong> \u2192 meet people who love big conversations<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"3w7jrq\" data-start=\"1412\" data-end=\"1469\"><strong data-start=\"1414\" data-end=\"1440\">Scholarships available<\/strong> \u2192 support for your studies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"19pf0cf\" data-start=\"1476\" data-end=\"1503\"><span><strong data-start=\"1479\" data-end=\"1503\">Courses You Can Take<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1505\" data-end=\"1566\">You\u2019ll explore a mix of foundational and modern topics, like:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1568\" data-end=\"1749\">\n<li data-section-id=\"ib8xxu\" data-start=\"1568\" data-end=\"1591\">Intro to Philosophy<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1cewuur\" data-start=\"1592\" data-end=\"1613\">Critical Thinking<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"yma1ra\" data-start=\"1614\" data-end=\"1623\">Logic<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"12bsr1c\" data-start=\"1624\" data-end=\"1646\">Philosophy of Mind<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"rkjxcq\" data-start=\"1647\" data-end=\"1672\">Philosophy of Science<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1q2edf4\" data-start=\"1673\" data-end=\"1697\">Environmental Ethics<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"10mk566\" data-start=\"1698\" data-end=\"1722\">Political Philosophy<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"t782qb\" data-start=\"1723\" data-end=\"1749\">Philosophy of Religion<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1v1afn0\" data-start=\"1756\" data-end=\"1793\"><span><strong data-start=\"1759\" data-end=\"1793\">Where Can Philosophy Take You?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1795\" data-end=\"1849\">Philosophy grads don\u2019t get stuck \u2014 they <strong data-start=\"1835\" data-end=\"1848\">stand out<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1851\" data-end=\"1903\">You\u2019ll build skills that open doors to careers like:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1904\" data-end=\"2043\">\n<li data-section-id=\"16r4or6\" data-start=\"1904\" data-end=\"1911\">Law<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"urxaer\" data-start=\"1912\" data-end=\"1924\">Teaching<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1d22lxq\" data-start=\"1925\" data-end=\"1937\">Business<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"8z3ske\" data-start=\"1938\" data-end=\"1952\">Journalism<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"eemph8\" data-start=\"1953\" data-end=\"1973\">Public Relations<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"j5wcbr\" data-start=\"1974\" data-end=\"2005\">Government &amp; Public Service<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1kxmkho\" data-start=\"2006\" data-end=\"2028\">Non-profits &amp; NGOs<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1a55cmp\" data-start=\"2029\" data-end=\"2043\">Publishing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2045\" data-end=\"2177\">Philosophy is also one of the <strong data-start=\"2075\" data-end=\"2113\">best prep programs for grad school<\/strong> \u2014 students consistently score at the top on exams like the GRE.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"xcvm99\" data-start=\"2184\" data-end=\"2217\"><span><strong data-start=\"2187\" data-end=\"2217\">So\u2026 is Philosophy for you?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2219\" data-end=\"2226\">If you:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2227\" data-end=\"2379\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1mhi2jr\" data-start=\"2227\" data-end=\"2250\">Question everything<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"qq92w9\" data-start=\"2251\" data-end=\"2278\">Like deep conversations<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1ha5w54\" data-start=\"2279\" data-end=\"2330\">Want skills that actually transfer to real life<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"qew5c4\" data-start=\"2331\" data-end=\"2379\">Care about ideas, justice, truth, or meaning<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2381\" data-end=\"2408\">Then yeah \u2014 it probably is.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Apply Now How to Apply Department Website Bachelor of Arts What is Philosophy? Philosophy is about big ideas that actually matter \u2014 the kind that shape how people think, live, and change the world. It\u2019s about asking questions like: What\u2019s true\u2026 and what isn\u2019t? What\u2019s the right thing to do? 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