Bachelors in Philosophy & Religion in Canada

Does life have meaning? What should we believe? What duties do we have to each other, to our society and to the environment? Philosophy addresses the fundamental questions in our lives and offers the chance to explore and debate these issues.

Philosophical issues touch all aspects of life and are relevant to every discipline. In this program, you’ll explore the most fundamental questions concerning the world and our place in it. Study the nature of truth, justice, knowledge, meaning and beauty. Explore the nature of reasoning and practice applying critical-thinking skills in everyday life.

Philosophy is the study of reality, knowledge, values, logic and related topics. The existence of free will or God, the nature of science, art, emotions and language, ethical theory, proofs, fallacies and so on. It is one of the oldest subjects of study in the Western world.

Philosophy students are trained to think abstractly and write clearly, and rationally assess ideas in a way that few others can equal.

Train to be a better thinker and problem-solver by studying the ideas of eminent theorists, from the ancient masters to contemporary scholars. Studying philosophy will, among other things, allow you to examine and express ideas and arguments clearly, precisely, and logically.

Philosophy is the critical study of ideas, experiences, and meaning. Learn how ancient Greek philosophy has shaped our ideas of today. Study the great minds of philosophical thought, from Plato to Nietzsche. Delve into the ethical questions behind cyberspace and artificial intelligence. Realize your own philosophies surrounding reasoning, risk and rationality. Whether you are more inclined towards math, writing, poetry, politics, ethics, or justice, there is certain to be an area of philosophy that will pique your interest.

Philosophers reflect on some of the world’s most serious problems: the basis of ethical action, human rights, global justice or our relationship with the environment. Or they ask questions about what the mind, knowledge, science, identity, gender and sexuality really are. Whatever the issue, philosophers learn how to analyze ideas and arguments, and reason well. They also make discoveries about the history of ideas and how this shapes the way we think about contemporary life.

What is the purpose of life? What is the nature of truth, knowledge, love, power and justice? Pursue these and other fundamental questions that philosophers have contemplated for centuries, yet remain relevant today. Learn to ask deeper questions, develop stronger arguments and write clearly. Acquire the knowledge needed to understand the meaning of human existence and help solve social problems. You will graduate ready to apply analytical skills in a knowledge-based economy.