Philosophy encourages exploration and discussion of
fundamental philosophical questions and issues that proceed from commitment to
the virtues of the Catholic Franciscan tradition, including hospitality,
humility, and a commitment to truth, faith, hope, and charity.
Develop the skills of philosophical reasoning:
- Demonstrate the ability to use the tools of critical thinking to
distinguish argumentative and non-argumentative forms of reasoning,
evaluate arguments, construct sound arguments, and articulate sound
arguments in the public forum.
Develop the skills of ethical decision-making:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the historical development of ethics.
- Demonstrate an understanding of how ethics can be used to improve one’s own life goals and values and how ethics can be applied to
concrete situations in order to clarify and resolve contentious disputes
and disagreements.
- Demonstrate an understanding of how ethics can be used to identity prejudices, cultural assumptions, and stereotypes.