Philosophy
Asking the big questions
Build skills in critical thinking, communication and problem solving
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Philosophy trains students in basic methods of reasoning — both clear thinking procedures for everyday decision-making and more formal techniques of logical analysis. It examines fundamental issues and ideas about reality, the mind, knowledge, and values. It furnishes a critical perspective on the methods and results of other disciplines.
Because philosophy at the University of Delaware offers all students opportunities to develop their analytical skills and their writing skills, philosophy provides a great background for many careers, including careers in business, law, and education. Some majors go on to do graduate work in philosophy or other arts and sciences disciplines, or to further schooling in law, theology, education, or business. As a group, philosophy majors typically perform better than most or all other majors on pre-graduate school tests such as the GRE and the LSAT.
Why Philosophy at UD?
- Philosophy majors make money. According to the American Philosophical Association, they earn more over their lifetimes than people with degrees in any other humanities field. In 2021, they had both the highest starting salary of any humanities major ($52,600) and the highest percent increase between starting and mid-career salary ($94,300).
- Philosophy majors are employable. A liberal arts education positions graduates for success in the job market, according to a 2021 national report by the American Association of Colleges and University.
78%
of 2022 UD graduates with B.A. degrees in philosophy are employed or pursuing further education.
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Honors and Accomplishments
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Obituary for Robert F. Brown
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GPPC Undergraduate Philosophy Conference
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How Racial Stereotypes Wrong: A Political Ethics of Belief
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