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Philosophy, (from Greek, by way of Latin, philosophia, “love of wisdom”) is the rational, abstract, and methodical consideration of reality as a whole or of fundamental dimensions of human existence and experience. Philosophical inquiry is a central element in the intellectual history of many civilizations. (Britannica Online).
Visit the Philosophy department website for more information about courses and programs in philosophy. The discipline of philosophy focuses upon critical and comprehensive thought and seeks to bring clarity to confusion, identify assumptions, assess importance and test positions by evaluating evidence for conclusions.
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