Philosophy is a methodological approach to thinking and problem-solving, which prepares graduates for leadership. Philosophy teaches students to approach problems from a number of different perspectives through critical thinking and inductive reasoning.

Students who study philosophy reportedly score higher than other majors on the tests for graduate programs, especially in law (LSAT) and on the verbal and analytical writing sections of the GRE. After graduation, philosophy majors can also expect to earn more than graduates in any other humanities major and to have higher average salaries than those with bachelor's degrees in other disciplines.

People who hold a bachelor’s degree in philosophy realize success in the professional world, becoming entrepreneurs, editors, actors, writers, business owners, computer technicians, directors of non-profits, and leaders in many other fields. Those who go on to graduate school become lawyers, physicians, professors, and more. Our students have gone on to become Rhodes Scholars, Medical students, and leaders in many other fields.

Our Philosophy Department offers a diverse and world-renowned faculty who teach a wide variety of classes that compliment many other disciplines. You can read more about some of their recent work here.

Our faculty members and students take part in exciting programs on Southern's campus, including the Honors College, Interdisciplinary courses, and Women's & Gender Studies. We also host the renowned Metaphilosophy Journal and the Research Center on Values in Emerging Science and Technology.