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What is philosophy?

Philosophy explores fundamental questions about the world and our place within it. These questions are thousands of years old, and have engaged some of the greatest minds humanity has produced.

Why philosophy at OSU?

OSU's Philosophy Department is a community of committed scholars who thrive on mentoring you. Our department will provide you with many opportunities for philosophical engagement outside of class, including public talks, film screenings, panel discussions, an Ethics Bowl team, an undergraduate philosophy club (Friends of the Forms), an honor society (Phi Sigma Tau) and many more.
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Career Paths

A philosophical education cultivates key skills that are valuable for individual development and good citizenship. The ability to think carefully, analyze and critically assess arguments and write clearly about complex topics are all skills that are useful in virtually any profession. For this reason, philosophy majors typically outperform most other majors on graduate exams, including the LSAT, GRE and GMAT. Our graduates enjoy successful careers in a variety of fields:

  • Attorney
  • Basketball Coach
  • Business Executive
  • Business School
  • Cognitive Psychologist
  • Editor
  • Finance Officer
  • Legislative Aide
  • Librarian
  • Minister
  • Philosophy Professor
  • Physician
  • Substance Abuse Counselor
  • Teacher

3+3LAW DEGREE OPTION

Complete Philosophy degree (four years) and law degree (three years) in just six years.

Highlights

  • Phi Sigma Tau Honor Society
  • The Ethics Center on campus gives you the opportunity to work with professional ethicists, faculty, fellow students and the general public, providing an environment to analyze and review relevant topics in the field.

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