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The program in philosophy is dedicated, on the foundation
of the Christian faith, to the pursuit of an understanding
of reality, both infinite and finite; to the systematic study
of ideas and a reasoned pursuit of truth; to an examination
of the principles of moral conduct and aesthetic experience;
and overall, seeks to understand the world and human life
from the perspective of the Christian world view. The goals
of this department are to acquaint the student with the main
philosophical subdisciplines (metaphysics, epistemology, ethics,
aesthetics); to learn to think, speak, write, and evaluate
logically and critically; to understand the main problems
of philosophy and the solutions proposed to them; to trace
the development of the history of philosophy, and to become
familiar with the main philosophers and their systems of thought
which have contributed to this history. Those majoring in
philosophy will be prepared for graduate school and/or careers
in law, ministry, teaching, business, and writing, as well
as pursuing philosophy itself professionally. Students may
pursue either a B.A. or a B.S. in philosophy.
Goals of the Philosophy Major
- To enable students to obtain a general
understanding of the methods, vocabulary, and content of
the discipline of philosophy.
- To train students in the basic principles
of sound reasoning and critical thinking.
- To expose students to the essential tenets
of fundamental world views, including a Biblical vision
of reality, and training them in the art of thinking presuppositionally.
- To teach students how philosophic thought
has unfolded throughout the centuries by becoming familiar
with the main ideas of key philosophers who have contributed
significantly to the development of the Western intellectual
tradition.
- To impart to students enhanced expertise
in the research and writing process through the composition
of a senior project on a topic of historic or contemporary
philosophical importance.
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