Introduction to Philosophy
Explores basic philosophical questions and introduces students to major philosophers and their ideas.
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Moderately challenging
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Curriculum and careers
Philosophy is the study of fundamental questions about existence, knowledge, values, reason, and language. Students learn to critically analyze arguments, develop clear and logical writing skills, and explore diverse philosophical traditions and thinkers.
Core course themes
Ethics
Examines moral principles and theories to understand what constitutes right and wrong actions.
Logic
Focuses on principles of valid reasoning and argumentation, including symbolic logic and fallacies.
History of Philosophy
Covers major philosophical movements and figures from ancient to modern times.
Metaphysics
Investigates the nature of reality, including concepts such as existence, objects, and their properties.
Philosophy of Mind
Explores questions about the nature of the mind, consciousness, and their relationship to the body.
Common roles
- Philosophy Instructor
- Ethics Consultant
- Writer
- Policy Analyst
- Research Assistant
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PositiveCourses & teaching
Philosophy at UCLA is very interdisciplinary since they don’t require you to specialize. The education you get will be in various different philosophical fields not just epistemology, history, or ethics. All of the teachers are great, and at least me personally I prefer essays to in person exams. Though, some professors will have you do in class essays as well (rarer most are take home).
Mar 2026
PositiveCourses & teaching
Philosophy is a unique and niche major but teaches you surprisingly useful and powerful skills. I love philosophy.
Oct 2025
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