BA Philosophy

The Philosophy major at Boston College is designed to ground students in the core classical issues of philosophy and to give them the ability to engage with significant areas of contemporary concern in way that moves forward our communal conversation and the path toward answers and solutions. The Philosophy major focuses and sharpens students abilities to critically evaluate arguments and issues, to understand the assumptions and backgrounds of contemporary views, practices, and controversies, with a view to enable them to use their insights and skills to contribute to dialogue, understanding, and positive action in their professions and communities, large and small. Philosophy majors engage with fundamental and contemporary issues by reflecting on the large questions of identity and relationship to others, to communities, and the divine in a way that gives them a richer and broader vision of what it means to live a full life