Why Philosophy?

Are you interested in understanding yourself, the world, the universe?  Do you care about not just living, but living well?  Do you want college to be ordinary job training, or training in the kind of skills that will help you stand out from the ordinary employee in critical thinking, thinking for yourself, writing well, reasoning clearly, reading carefully, and communicating effectively?  If so, philosophy is for you.  The skills one cultivates studying philosophy go beyond the classroom, the university, or any particular career path. The abilities and strengths you acquire as a philosophy student are always in demand and can be applied to any field. Whatever path you choose in life, a degree in Philosophy will serve you well.

What Type of Employment will be Open to Philosophy Students?

Philosophy graduates have excelled in academic careers in the social sciences, humanities, law, medicine, religion, mathematics, business and the physical sciences.

Professional Skills Gained by Philosophy Students

AUC Philosophy Students on How They Got into Philosophy

AUC Philosophy Students Speak about Skills They acquired

Philosophy Majors around the World

Philosophy in the News

Philosophy Major and Minor requirements

Philosophy Majors and Jobs

Philosophy Students Excel in Graduate Admission Tests