Philosophy at Claremont McKenna College

First, studying philosophy taught me how to analyze problems, construct systematic arguments, develop my own viewpoints, and communicate my thoughts clearly and effectively.

Second, philosophy is surprisingly practical. Because philosophy teaches students how to analyze difficult problems, philosophy majors are almost always among the highest scoring on any graduate school exam (MCAT, LSAT, GMAT, GRE).

Many students are particularly interested in leadership and politics. However, many overlook the fact that great leaders aren't merely people with power. Instead, true leaders guide society toward its ultimate goals of happiness, morality, and understanding. Philosophy prepares students for true leadership- the kind that makes a lasting difference to companies, institutions, and society.

Courses:

  • Philosophy of Art. Professor Alex Rajczi

  • Epistemology. Professor Rima Basu

  • Decentered Early Modern European Philosophy (DEME). Professor James Kreines

  • Logic. Professor Ryan Hay

  • Philosophy of Modern Art. Professor Alex Rajczi

  • Advanced Seminar in Philosophy: Cross-Cultural Philosophy. Gábor Tasnádi

  • Advanced Seminar in Philosophy: Imagination. Professor Amy Kind

Learned Competencies:

  • Strategic and structured thinking

  • Quickly learning complex material

  • Formulating and analyzing arguments

  • Ethical problem solving

  • Excellent writing and communication skills

https://www.cmc.edu/philosophy

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