Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy [Extended Major]

The University of Queensland

Be introduced to the fundamental problems that arise in all areas of human thought and experience. From science to art, religion, psychology, politics, economics, law, and ethics – questions about the world and our place in it are embedded in every area of inquiry.This major empowers students to critically reflect on questions about reality, knowledge and truth while enhancing appreciation of methods of reasoning and the contributions they make to our understanding of ourselves and our world.Students will receive explicit training in areas of critical analysis, problem-solving and argumentation. You will learn crucial 21st century skills that characterise critical, creative and independent thinkers, and they are highly prized by employers.Studying philosophy fosters skills and a self-understanding that make us thoughtful and ethically engaged members of our various societies, empowering us to address present and future challenges.

Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences

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