Philosophy, B.A.
The Philosophy major and minor at University of Maryland, Baltimore County emphasize critical analysis, problem-solving and the formulation and evaluation of arguments in oral and written contexts. Philosophy students learn to think logically and critically.
Duration
4 years
Starting Date
August
Tuition Fee
$29,370 per year
Location
Baltimore, MD, United States
About the program
The Philosophy major and minor at University of Maryland, Baltimore County also introduces students to a range of traditional philosophical issues and provides an opportunity to read carefully the works of some of the greatest thinkers in history.
Philosophy is sometimes described as the study of the true, the good, and the beautiful, but a more useful characterization might describe some of the standard areas of philosophy. Metaphysics studies what there is and the role of humans in the structure of things. Does God exist? Are minds and thoughts real and basic, or are we merely bodies and brainstates? Does everything have a cause, and if so do we have free will? What is the nature of personal identity? These are examples of metaphysical questions.
Epistemology is the study of knowledge: what we can know and how we know it. Can we really know anything? Is the world really the way it appears to us? Do other minds exist, and are their experiences like mine? How can we ever know the truth of a universal scientific law, based on our finite experience? Ethics considers what is right and wrong, ideals of the good life, and what we owe ourselves and others. Do I have any reason to obey a moral code if it conflicts with my self-interest?
Courses Included:
- Deductive Systems
- Ethical Theory
- Political Philosophy
- Philosophy of Law
- Bioethics
- Advanced Topics in Ethics
- Animals and the Environment: Moral Theory and its Application
- Applied Ethics
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