California State University, Dominguez Hills
Philosophy
Carson, USA
Bachelor's degree
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Key Summary
About: The Philosophy programme at California State University offers a major and a minor in Philosophy and a minor in Religious Studies. It covers the history of Western thought, ethics, metaphysics and epistemology, tracing issues from early Greek sources to contemporary theories. The curriculum addresses multicultural concerns and emphasizes critical thinking and analytical reasoning and analysis.
Career Outcomes: Studying Philosophy develops clear thinking, analytical skills and argumentation useful across careers. Graduates can pursue law, graduate study in philosophy or related fields, theology, education, policy, writing and consulting. It's also a strong second major for humanities or sciences students seeking balance.
Philosophy
The Philosophy department offers a major and a minor in Philosophy and a minor in Religious Studies. The program provides a strong foundation in the history of Western thought and deals with a variety of ongoing philosophical and religious issues, tracing them from their origins in early Greek and other historical sources to current theories and disputes. The department recognizes the importance of cultural diversity and through its course offerings addresses multicultural concerns.
- Existentialism
- The Nature of Beauty: Aesthetics
- Social & Political Philosophy
- Environmental Ethics
- Mind, World and Language
- Contemporary Moral Issues
Several scholarship options are available. Please visit the university website for more information
The study of Philosophy provides students with the mental tools and skills necessary for clear thinking and analysis. This training provides students with the means of more fully understanding the intricacies of virtually any area chosen as a basis for livelihood. For those students interested in doing graduate work in the field or in closely related fields, the major offers a well-rounded preparation for more advanced studies. The bachelor's degree in Philosophy furthermore provides quality preparation for advanced studies in fields such as law and theology. Students might also consider Philosophy as a "second major," providing a balance for their primary major, be it in the humanities or the sciences.
