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Philosophy Major is December 2011 Commencement Speaker
What graduates can do to help others speech.
Are you taking Religion and Medicine PAR 320:70?
Check out the syllabus for Spring 2012 (PDF)
PAR Student Field Trip to Washington, D.C.
Travel and make a difference: PAR CAREs (seven students participated in the annual conference of the international humanitarian organization CARE, the "Cooperative for Assistance and Relief Everywhere.") Here's the story.
The New York Times Does Philosophy Online
Sitting With Marina by Arthur C. Danto, performance artist Marina Abramovic
Other articles: What Is A Philosopher?
Philosophy Major Project
Andy Miller, a major in International Studies and Philosophy (religion concentration), had a cause: form a group on our campus for WCU students from Saudi Arabia and the United States. The group is called Ummah, an Arabic word that means “community,” and you can read more about his efforts.
Cool Things to do with your Philosophy Degree
- Follow in Baratunde Thurston’s footsteps and become an editor at The Onion.
Read the Harvard Magazine article
- Sit down and write a memoir about serving in the United States Air Force -- like Rebecca Pace.
Go to the Damaged Goods link
Your teachers and your training will prepare you, the WCU philosophy major, for a fulfilling vocation. You’ll study answers to the following fundamental questions: Who are we? What is ethical? What did they think then? What do they believe now? You may rethink your own answers.
If you enjoy watching movies, debating issues, reading ancient texts, and critiquing new theories, check out the philosophy and religion curriculum. Your faculty instructors will illuminate the world of ancient and modern ideas and ideals and offer stimulating courses on important topics in pursuit of serious academic research.
Meetings with your adviser will clarify which degree path will best fit your interests and plans: B.A., philosophy concentration, B.A., religion concentration, or a minor in philosophy or religion.
You’ll also find an abundance of events and special opportunities such as clubs, publications, conferences, seminars, and visiting scholars available to you.
What is right? What is good? What is just? Come study the questions and the answers that matter.
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Please contact us with your questions. We look forward to hearing from you.