Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy

Wilfrid Laurier University

Philosophy is the study of knowledge, existence, and reality. Explore ideas about morals, ethics, values, the mind and society. Learn to consider the historical, social, political and cultural forces that shape ways of thinking. Graduate with practical, hands-on skills that enable you to make a difference, including the ability to produce well-reasoned, evidence-supported arguments in response to contemporary issues.We offer a single honours major in Philosophy and a major in Philosophy combined with another subject. You do not need any background in Philosophy to join the program.As a student in first year, you'll learn about basic philosophical issues in the areas of knowledge and reality, and values and society. You'll have small-group tutorials to accompany your introductory courses.In second year, you'll be offered a wide choice of courses in values, ethics, knowledge, reality, the history of philosophy, and a number of non-traditional subjects, including non-Western philosophies, feminism and gender theory, and philosophy of the environment.

Faculty of Arts