Bachelor [Philosophy] From Western New England University

The major is offered by Western New England University. You will explore such topics as the relations between mind and body, free will, the difference between knowing and believing, justice, human rights, and Eastern and Western religions. You will gain the intellectual skills needed to apply philosophical theories to real world problems?at home, at work, in your community, and in society. Such a liberal arts education doesn't just train you for a job; it gives you the tools to make a living and to make an intellectually rewarding life.

Why choose philosophy?

The Philosophy major offered by Western New England University will prepare you for a wide variety of careers through valuable knowledge and skills for a rapidly changing job market. The study of philosophy will improve your capacity to think critically and creatively, to appreciate complexity, to feel comfortable with diversity and disagreement, to work cooperatively and collaboratively with others, to communicate effectively both in writing and orally, to read with understanding complicated and complex material, and to solve problems.

Career opportunities

An education in philosophy can be applied to nearly any career choice, including law, acting, broadcasting, writing, politics, business, medicine, education, and ministry. Our Philosophy graduates have gone on to law school, as well as a wide variety of professions. The major in Philosophy can also prepare highly motivated students for graduate study in philosophy. In addition to becoming attorneys, our graduates have been hired as institutional research analysts, project managers, campaign coordinators for political campaigns, legislative aides, and have worked in public relations as well as nursing.