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Examines philosophy as the systematic, imaginative, and critical discussion of fundamental issues as students tackle age-old and modern questions about morality, religion, reality, truth, justice, and science. Academically rigorous, it provides critical reading, speaking, analysis, and argumentation skills that prepare students for law, medicine, business, public service, education, media, and more.
Mark Tanzer
Professor, PhD • Undergraduate Advisor • 4 + 1 Advisor
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mark.tanzer@ucdenver.eduPhilosophy provides arguably the most intense, critical, and universally applicable education available for an undergraduate. An undergraduate degree in philosophy is academically rigorous. It is excellent preparation for law and medicine, as well as a variety of positions in business, public service and more.
Why is our CU Denver philosophy degree so broadly applicable? By investigating general ideas valuable to every other field – knowledge, health, justice, ethics, science, religion, art, and politics, to name just a few – studying philosophy with us helps students master skills indispensable for the rest of their life:
What does philosophy study? What is its “content”? Philosophy is typically concerned with the most general concepts important for human life – happiness, justice, truth, beauty, technology, health, and environment. While these may seem vague, it’s crucial to understand that philosophy always discusses these ideas in relevant ways -- in contexts which students find relevant and significant for their personal and professional careers. Thus, philosophy engages students in reading, writing, and conversation that sparks dialogue about questions timeless and timely.
Our department is intensely student-focused. We listen to students, read their writings carefully, and seek to learn from them. Mutual understanding and dialogue is the mission of University of Colorado Denver Philosophy.
Develop understanding of the social world in a vibrant, urban setting that provides ample opportunity for community-engaged learning.
Build skills by participating in research with faculty, for pay, credit, or as a volunteer.
Use acquired research skills, theory, and substantive knowledge to conduct research, communicate knowledge, shape policy, and inform programs that address pressing social issues.
Philosophy provides arguably the most intense, critical, and universally applicable education available for an undergraduate. An undergraduate degree in philosophy is academically rigorous. It is excellent preparation for law and medicine, as well as a variety of positions in business, public service and more.
Why is our CU Denver philosophy degree so broadly applicable? By investigating general ideas valuable to every other field – knowledge, health, justice, ethics, science, religion, art, and politics, to name just a few – studying philosophy with us helps students master skills indispensable for the rest of their life:
What does philosophy study? What is its “content”? Philosophy is typically concerned with the most general concepts important for human life – happiness, justice, truth, beauty, technology, health, and environment. While these may seem vague, it’s crucial to understand that philosophy always discusses these ideas in relevant ways -- in contexts which students find relevant and significant for their personal and professional careers. Thus, philosophy engages students in reading, writing, and conversation that sparks dialogue about questions timeless and timely.
Our department is intensely student-focused. We listen to students, read their writings carefully, and seek to learn from them. Mutual understanding and dialogue is the mission of University of Colorado Denver Philosophy.
Develop understanding of the social world in a vibrant, urban setting that provides ample opportunity for community-engaged learning.
Build skills by participating in research with faculty, for pay, credit, or as a volunteer.
Use acquired research skills, theory, and substantive knowledge to conduct research, communicate knowledge, shape policy, and inform programs that address pressing social issues.
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