Philosophy explores fundamental questions about the world and our place within it.
These questions are thousands of years old, and have engaged some of the greatest
minds humanity has produced.
Why philosophy at OSU?
OSU's Philosophy Department is a community of committed scholars who thrive on mentoring
you. Our department will provide you with many opportunities for philosophical engagement
outside of class, including public talks, film screenings, panel discussions, an Ethics
Bowl team, an undergraduate philosophy club (Friends of the Forms), an honor society
(Phi Sigma Tau) and many more.
A philosophical education cultivates key skills that are valuable for individual development
and good citizenship. The ability to think carefully, analyze and critically assess
arguments and write clearly about complex topics are all skills that are useful in
virtually any profession. For this reason, philosophy majors typically outperform
most other majors on graduate exams, including the LSAT, GRE and GMAT. Our graduates
enjoy successful careers in a variety of fields:
Attorney
Basketball Coach
Business Executive
Business School
Cognitive Psychologist
Editor
Finance Officer
Legislative Aide
Librarian
Minister
Philosophy Professor
Physician
Substance Abuse Counselor
Teacher
3+3LAW DEGREE OPTION
Complete Philosophy degree (four years) and law degree (three years) in just six years.
Highlights
Phi Sigma Tau Honor Society
The Ethics Center on campus gives you the opportunity to work with professional ethicists,
faculty, fellow students and the general public, providing an environment to analyze
and review relevant topics in the field.