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United States of America, Catonsville

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University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC)

United States of America , Catonsville

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines27-Aug-2022 February-2022

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Duration 48 month(s)

Tuition Fee

USD 24,338 / year

Apply Date February-2022

Next Intake 27-Aug-2022

Philosophy

About

Overview The Philosophy major and minor at University of Maryland Baltimore County also introduces students to a range of traditional philosophical issues and provides an opportunity to read carefully the works of some of the greatest thinkers in history.Program OverviewPhilosophy is sometimes described as the study of the true, the good, and the beautiful, but a more useful characterization might describe some of the standard areas of philosophy. Metaphysics studies what there is and the role of humans in the structure of things. Does God exist? Are minds and thoughts real and basic, or are we merely bodies and brainstates? Does everything have a cause, and if so do we have free will? What is the nature of personal identity? These are examples of metaphysical questions. Epistemology is the study of knowledge: what we can know and how we know it. Can we really know anything? Is the world really the way it appears to us? Do other minds exist, and are their experiences like mine? How can we ever know the truth of a universal scientific law, based on our finite experience? Ethics considers what is right and wrong, ideals of the good life, and what we owe ourselves and others. Do I have any reason to obey a moral code if it conflicts with my self-interest?

The Philosophy major and minor at University of Maryland Baltimore County emphasize critical analysis, problem-solving and the formulation and evaluation of arguments in oral and written contexts. Philosophy students learn to think logically and critically.

Disciplines

Philosophy & Ethics

Requirements

Other Requirements

1 : A completed UMBC Undergraduate Admissions ApplicationA $75 nonrefundable application fee.An official or attested copy of your current high school transcript/academic record including an English translation.Official results of completion of state/national secondary school examinations.A final high school transcript/leaving certificate upon completion of your senior year.All non-native English speakers must submit official test scores