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1 What is philosophy? Everyone is a philos
What is philosophy? Everyone is a philosopher. You are doing philosophy and have been doing it most of your life. So if you are already “doing” philosophy, what’s the its study? The �rst goal in a course is to help you appreciate and understand the various approaches other intelligent human beings have taken to addressing philosophical problems throughout history. The second goal is to help you re�ne, sharpen, and of philosophical theories, concepts, ideas, and problems. Students at MSU are encouraged to join this student- led organization. The group: • promotes interest in, understanding of, and appreciation for philosophical inquiry on campus; • promotes open and respectful inquiry, self-re�ection, and concern for the world among students; • provides opportunities for students to discuss philosophical issues in a relaxed extracurricular environment. Philosophy may be de�ned as the critical and systematic analysis of problems which are fundamental, ultimate, and very general. Perennial philosophical questions include: What is “truth”? Do gods exist? What is the nature of reality? What is the meaning and purpose of human life? Because philosophical inquiry involves the cultivation and application of critical reasoning skills, philosophy is a useful course of study for aspiring lawyers,
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doctors, scientists, engineers, businesspeople, and others whose career requires problem-solving abilities. "The philosophy program at MSU offers its students an excellent along with opportunities to study areas such as ethics, political philosophy, and existentialism. I consider my philosophy minor to be the most personally and intellectually enriching part of my education at MSU." - Sam Underwood What are students saying? "I came to Midwestern without but after meeting Dr. Jun and the rest of the philosophy students I learned how rewarding it can be. I plan to use my experiences at Midwestern State University to prepare myself for graduate studies in philosophy!" - Jonathan Henderson 3410 Taft Blvd. Wichita Falls, Texas 76308 940-397-4352 mwsu.edu/academics/libarts/philosophy insight individuality excellence leadership wisdom self-discovery AT MIDWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY PHILOSOPHY principles “The unexamined life is not worth living.” – Socrates (c. 399 BCE) Mission The mission of the Philosophy Program at Midwestern State University is: to cultivate a historically informed understanding and appreciation for the philosophical enterprise; to foster critical reading, writing, and thinking skills through the examination of philosophical problems; and to promote a spirit of self-re�ection and concern for the world among our students.