Philosophy: Global and Comparative Perspectives Leiden University

Overview

Philosophy challenges you to question prejudices and to be open to different perspectives. This Philosophy: Global and Comparative Perspectives BA programme offered by Leiden University is unique in that it offers a cross-cultural dimension of comparative philosophy in which the world's thought traditions mutually inform and enrich one another. Studying the philosophies of India, East Asia, and the Arab world alongside those of the West will give you a global context for thought and make you the kind of professional that today's global world is simply crying out for.

Why study Philosophy: Global and Comparative Perspectives?

• It’s unique in the Netherlands. It’s also one of only a few programmes in the world to feature thought patterns from India, East Asia, Europe and the Arab world, while all the while focusing on opportunities for interaction and comparison.
• It’s taught in an internationally acclaimed academic environment.
• It favours small tutorial groups that stimulate in-depth discussion and excellent skills training and mentoring by senior students and dedicated lecturers.