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Philosophy

A degree in philosophy offers broad training in the major fields of philosophy, with particular strengths in ethics, history of ancient and modern philosophy, logic, metaphysics, philosophy of language, philosophy of mind, political philosophy, Chinese philosophy, epistemology, aesthetics, and philosophy of art.

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Career Paths of Recent Graduates

Related Websites

Jobs in Philosophy
Ethic Jobs
The Chronicle of Higher Education
The Philosophy Major's Career Handbook