Agreeing with Socrates that ''the unexamined life is not worth living,'' the B.S. in Philosophy asks student to think critically about the most complex, enduring questions regarding existence, knowledge, and values facing the world. Through research, reflection, and discussion, the program equips students with the reasoning and critical-thinking skills needed to be responsible citizens and tomorrow’s global leaders. Philosophy at RPI examines the deepest questions about knowledge, mind, and morality in the context of a rapidly changing scientific and technological society. The program emphasizes precise reasoning, ethical reflection, and the conceptual analysis of science and technology.
Study options
Full Time
(4 Years)
Tuition fees
US$64,400.00
per year
Insurance $2,030 - $2,030
Start date
August 2027
Venue
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
110 8th Street,
Troy,
New York,
12180, United States
Entry requirements
For international students
Passport High School Transcripts High School Diploma English Test Score Letter of Recommendation Essay/Statement of Purpose SAT or ACT scores - Optional Portfolio - BArch only, 3.25 GPA; essay; one letter of recommendation; background coursework: high school mathematics (through precalculus), chemistry, and physics
