The study of philosophy examines knowledge, truth, reality and existence. It teaches us to ask big questions about how the world works, and sharpens our ability to understand and analyze concepts, assumptions, beliefs, logical errors and commonly held opinions. By exposing you to a plurality of historical and contemporary responses to these questions, and training you in the analytic skills to examine them, we prepare you to engage these questions as they arise today. You will be well equipped to think critically about questions and problems that arise in areas such as law, emerging technology, disaster response, racism, environmentalism, caregiving, sexual relationships, friendships, business, film, literature, and art. As a philosophy major or minor, you will get to choose from a variety of classes taught by excellent professors. Classes are taught in several formats. In interactive classes you will engage in discussions with other students and the professor. In seminars, you will address topics of interest with other philosophy majors or minors.