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Then philosophy at Clark is right for you. The philosophy major at Clark explores the fundamental questions of life, knowledge, and right and wrong. Think beyond the easy assumptions and hidden biases. Reveal truth. Investigate and logically evaluate arguments, and understand the basis for morality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As our experienced faculty guide your learning, you\u2019ll develop superior writing and speaking skills while you engage in deep, conceptual analysis \u2014 whether by investigating the morality of art, debating environmental ethics, or examining the relationship between science and theology. We invite you to join our thinking community in our pursuit of knowledge and truth.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/undergraduate-admissions\/apply\/\">Apply<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100 is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-gray-900-color has-gray-200-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/undergraduate-admissions\/visit\/\">Visit<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100 is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-gray-900-color has-gray-200-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/apply.clarku.edu\/register\/moreinfo?_gl=1*195pcss*_gcl_au*MTY5MzY4ODM5Ny4xNzUyNjc0MDU2*_ga*MTYxOTEzOTE3MS4xNzQ0ODk2NDQw*_ga_8T1G50QTBE*czE3NTI2NzQwNTAkbzEzMyRnMSR0MTc1MjY3NTg4NiRqNjAkbDAkaDg5ODI2MzgwMA..\">Request more info<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns triple-bottom-margin is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-stretch is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-2079\" alt=\"students in the classroom for &quot;The Good Life&quot;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/programs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/the-good-life.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\"\/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-study-philosophy-at-clark\">Why study philosophy at Clark?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-checkmark-list has-small-font-size\">\n<li>At Clark, you\u2019ll be taught, advised, and mentored by philosophers with international reputations in fields ranging from Ancient Greek philosophy to biomedical ethics.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You\u2019ll join a community of philosophy majors headed for careers in law, medicine, environmental policy, innovation, public health, finance, and research \u2014 many of whom are double-majoring in fields as diverse as physics, theatre arts, biology, psychology, mathematics, and political science.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Share a dedicated intellectual home \u2014 Beck House \u2014 with fellow philosophy students and faculty members.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignwide is-light promo-block triple-bottom-margin has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-cc2f8cb808ee46ad236841fbf4fd325b\" style=\"min-height:36rem;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"800\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-183\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/philosophy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/76\/study-abroad-promo.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\"\/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#a49484\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"clarku-promo\" style=\"--promo-xaxis-slider:100;--promo-valign: center;--promo-height: 100%;--promo-alignSelf:50;--promo-width:26rem;\">\n\t\n<div class=\"wp-block-clarku-promo-contents has-background\" style=\"background-color:#000000b3\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-study-abroad\" style=\"font-size:var(--wp--preset--font-size--x-large)\">Study abroad<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Clark\u2019s Study Abroad and Away Program offers opportunities for philosophy majors to gain world and workplace experience to complement your on-campus work. You can choose from year-long, semester, and summer opportunities, and earn credit through academic coursework, internships, community-based learning, or research.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-deeper-red-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/offices\/studyabroad\/\">Explore<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-frequently-asked-questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-style-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What can I do with a major in philosophy?<\/summary>\n<p>At Clark you\u2019ll get more than a great education;&nbsp;you\u2019ll also be prepared for a long, productive career and life of consequence. And once you\u2019ve completed your degree, you can join other Clark alumni who have gone on to work for great organizations and attend some of the best graduate schools in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A major in philosophy will prepare you for almost any professional pursuit you may choose, including careers in business, law, science, health care, education, the media, and nonprofit organizations.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-style-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What skills will I learn?<\/summary>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Close reading of texts \u2014 the scholarly interpretation of classic texts of civilization<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Careful analysis of arguments \u2014 the formal study of symbolic logic and informal study of the principles of good evidence and persuasive arguments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clear and focusing writing \u2014 ensuring that we communicate difficult ideas in accessible ways<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clarity and precision in thought \u2014 the cornerstone of philosophical methodology<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Integrating ideas \u2014 in addition to traditional philosophical subjects, philosophy engages in a wide spectrum of special topics, such as the philosophy of history, science, and art<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-style-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can I earn an academic achievement award in philosophy?<\/summary>\n<p><strong>Excellence in Philosophical Studies<\/strong><br>This award is presented to two&nbsp;philosophy majors who have achieved excellence in philosophical studies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>David N. Saltman \u201983 Undergraduate Prize for Excellence in Philosophy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Logic Prize in Philosophy<\/strong><br>This prize is awarded annually by the Philosophy Department faculty to a Clark undergraduate student who has demonstrated exemplary work in the area of symbolic logic.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-style-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Is there a philosophy honors program?<\/summary>\n<p>During your junior year, you might be accepted into the philosophy honors program. Joining the program means you\u2019ll work closely with a professor to create a thesis on a topic of your choice. 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