Philosophy


The study of philosophy complements and enhances career goals and vocations by providing students with the skills and knowledge that are highly desired in many career paths.

Southern Virginia philosophy courses cover major thinkers in the history of Western philosophy (Greece through modern Europe and America) as well as contemporary debates in metaphysics, ethics, epistemology and political philosophy.

Philosophy makes you a clearer thinker, a better writer and a more persuasive speaker. Students grounded in a solid philosophy education are prepared to be better lawyers, doctors and businessmen.

Also, given philosophy's preference for rational persuasion over compulsion, philosophy students make better citizens in a religiously and culturally diverse nation and world.

Southern Virginia's philosophy major provides outstanding preparation for graduate study in law, medicine, business, high tech, and other fields.

Most new college students have never taken a philosophy class before and don't know what to expect. Besides offering a Philosophy major, Southern Virginia University offers two introductory courses, either of which suits a beginner:

LIB 110 Reason and the Self.
PHI 223 Introduction to Logic.

There are no prerequisites for these courses. LIB 110 satisfies Southern Virginia's general education requirement in philosophy. PHI 223 teaches fundamental principles of reasoning and argumentation (i.e., it is excellent preparation for law school).

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Faculty:


Jan-Erik Jones, Ph.D. - Program Coordinator
John Armstrong, Ph.D.