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Department of Philosophy

Why Philosophy?

You like

Thinking critically & creatively about life's big questions

You'll learn

How do we tell right from wrong? What is knowledge? What is justice?

You can be

A lawyer, journalist, teacher, entrepreneur, programmer & more

Highlights

The Power of Philosophy
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News & Events
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Tips for Success
Professor Amie Macdonald shares tips for philosophy majors & minors
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Academics
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Courses
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Faculty
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What Is Philosophy?

Philosophy prepares you to think critically & creatively about life's big questions. How do we tell right from wrong? What is knowledge? What is justice? 

 

It also develops your ability to reason critically, write thoughtfully & use logic to solve problems. It's a solid foundation for almost any career.

Learn more about the Philosophy major & minor

Contact us

Email

eplass@jjay.cuny.edu

Call

(212) 237-8325

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8.63.28 New Building