Philosophy, which means literally the love of wisdom, investigates and examines various views about the principles that underlie thought, conduct, and the nature of reality. Learn about the great thinkers of the philosophical tradition from the ancient Greeks to the present, who ask the great timeless questions about the meaning of God, life, and what it means to be a thoughtful human being. This intensive study prepares them for several career opportunities, including law, business, teaching, and government.