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Philosophy
Are you constantly seeking answers to life's mysteries? Always questioning assumptions and norms? Wanting to get beneath the surface, to explore deeper issues? Yearn for an intellectual challenge? Then you may want to major in philosophy.
At Curry College, we emphasize the importance of action, not just abstract thinking. Many of our courses are concerned explicitly with ethics in a number of different contexts, but every course will help you with the fundamental question: "What should I do?"
You will have the opportunity to explore and integrate both philosophical and religious interests into your class work. The two are not identical, but complementary ways of asking "the big questions."
Philosophy Careers
Employers rank critical thinking as their highest priority among skills that are increasingly important in the workforce of the future. Two-thirds of employers also identify ethics and social responsibility as increasingly important. A philosophy degree emphasizes exactly these skills!
Philosophy as a MAJOR
Philosophy concerns itself with matters such as the basis of right and wrong, the nature of human knowledge, the assumptions which underlie various forms of government, and the mystery of existence. Philosophy offers critical perspectives on the claims and presuppositions of areas such as science, psychology, art, and history. Knowledge of these perspectives will help students in almost any career, as they learn discipline in thinking, creativity in problem-solving, thoughtfulness in self-awareness, and a deep sense of humanity's efforts to understand its place in the universe.
Philosophy as a MINOR
Individually Initiated Major
The Curry philosophy and religion programs have much in common. It is possible for a student to combine them, either in an individually initiated major or in a philosophy major that includes a significant number of religion courses in the related areas as part of the major.
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Visit campus and explore Curry's philosophy program in person. You also may request information to learn more about the major, minor or concentration of your choice. When you're ready to apply to Curry, we'll help you get started.
The New Academy is a club designed to allow students on the Curry campus to meet in a non-classroom environment and discuss anything and everything of interest from a philosophic standpoint. No subject is off limits to the New Academy, from the philosophy of movies and literature, to current events, to the age old debates of Justice, Truth, and Goodness.
Congratulations to members of the Curry philosophy/religion faculty for their on-going professional accomplishments!
Religion courses are valuable for a better understanding of oneself and of persons from many religious backgrounds that are encountered in daily life, especially in careers involving public service.
The Asian Studies minor includes the intellectual, political, cultural and artistic history and culture of the diverse variety of traditions collectively referred to as "Asian."
