Department of Philosophy Philosophy Degree
uw-stevens point的哲学学位为你在不同领域的创新领导能力做好了准备
哲学是一门系统研究永恒的思想和问题的学科，这些思想和问题几千年来一直困扰着深思熟虑的人们，例如:“生活的目的是什么??”, “What is the nature of reality?”, “How do we know what is true?” and “How do we decide what choices are ethical?”. 通过为我们提供解决这些问题所需的知识工具, 哲学帮助我们打开我们的信仰，让我们仔细审视，教我们如何很好地思考对我们重要的问题.
The study of Philosophy is intrinsically interesting, which is why students love it, but it is also very practical for career preparation. As they pursue the big questions, Philosophy majors hone advanced level skills in critical thinking, ethical problem solving and clear communication. 这些技能在当今的雇主中需求量很大，也为包括法律在内的许多有趣且赚钱的职业打开了大门, education, business, human services, and technology industries. Philosophy majors find work that is both personally meaningful and profitable; the median mid-career income of philosophy graduates is $84,000.
Our graduates engage the world ready to flourish as global citizens, to assume leadership positions, 并在面对快速变化的世界时锻炼专业的适应能力.
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WHAT TO EXPECT
The major in Philosophy requires 27 core credits in the discipline. You will take required courses in critical thinking, ethics, 以及哲学史，并可选择一系列选修课，其中包括“死亡哲学”等课程,” “Environmental Ethics” and “Animal Ethics”. As a major, you will also complete a senior research project. Our classes are mostly small, discussion-based and student centered.
哲学和其他学科的双学位会带来很多好处. 你可能会发现主修两门不同的学科是提高你的脑力和“跳出框框思考”能力的有效方法。. Also, as you pursue career opportunities, 双学位能让你的简历在潜在雇主眼中显得独特而令人印象深刻.
In addition to the major in Philosophy, we also offer the major in Philosophy with an Emphasis in Environmental Ethics, and the major in Philosophy with an Emphasis in Religious Studies. 这两个专业都要求哲学的核心课程和环境伦理学或宗教研究的附加课程.
Environmental ethics is a branch of Philosophy that explores questions concerning the values, 影响人们与环境关系的信念和态度. Students learn how to navigate diverse perspectives skillfully, to reflect on the ethics of these perspectives, and to communicate clearly and persuasively about environmental issues.
Religious studies 世界宗教的比较和跨学科研究与人类宗教想象的创造性有关吗. 因为宗教是人类文化的核心，是塑造人类历史的强大力量, 宗教的学习使学生对世界历史和人类文化的多样性有广泛的了解.
优秀原创作品的学生有机会在文理学院展示他们的研究 Undergraduate Research Symposium, held each spring. 实习和创造性的体验式学习机会让学生在专业环境中获得经验
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The Philosophical Society of UWSP 学生组织是否致力于为对哲学和哲学讨论感兴趣的学生促进和维持一个成熟和专业的环境. 日常活动包括学生就有争议的话题进行对话. 教师们也会参加一些会议，与学生们分享他们自己的一些工作. The Philosophical Society welcomes all students. 如需进一步信息，请联系哲学学会指导老师， Joshua Horn.
Phi Sigma Tau是研究哲学的国际荣誉学会. Phi Sigma Tau的目的是培养学生对哲学的兴趣，并庆祝在哲学学习方面取得的高成就. Phi Sigma Tau publishes a journal, Dialogue, 奖励在当代哲学研究各个领域做出贡献的学生. 如需进一步信息，请联系Phi Sigma Tau的指导老师， Jason Zinser.
更多的机会可以在史蒂文斯点参与网络(SPIN)上找到。.
哲学系的学生活跃在许多学生组织中，包括 Student Government Association, 并经常被列入校长艾伯森学生领导奖的行列.
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MEET YOUR FACULTY
Dona Warren
- Professor of Philosophy
- Critical Thinking Center Director
Chris Diehm
- Professor of Philosophy
- Environmental Ethics Program Coordinator
- Environmental Studies Program Co-Coordinator
Alice Keefe
- Professor of Religious Studies
- Chair, Department of Philosophy
School of Humanities and Global Studies
