The Philosophy department at Alma College has a particular strength in the area of applied ethics, but aims to provide a solid grounding in all the core areas of philosophy.
Whether you major or minor in philosophy or just take a single class in philosophy,we aim to engage your interest in examining issues that are relevant to your everyday lives well beyond college.
Studying philosophy helps you develop versatile intellectual skills that provide an excellent preparation for many different careers.
Some philosophy majors continue to study philosophy at graduate school and go on to become professors. Many philosophy majors go to law school, where the ability to analyze and present arguments, which is central to philosophy, is a prerequisite for success.
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