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PhilosophyChairperson: Moore, MatthewLocation: 3308 Boylan Hall Phone: 718-951-5311 Fax: 718-951-4675 
Philosophy examines fundamental and perennial questions: What is the nature of reality? What is knowledge and how is it acquired? What is moral behavior? What is the basis for aesthetic judgments? The Department of Philosophy acquaints students with the variety of viewpoints found in historical and current philosophical literature. Philosophy also examines the concepts, theories, methodologies, and moral issues of the natural sciences, social sciences, arts, and professional areas. The sciences and social sciences developed from the study of branches of philosophy, especially logic, epistemology, metaphysics, ethics, and natural philosophy. For instance, the field of psychology grew from epistemology. As the founding discipline, philosophy clarifies the other fields. The department offers a course on the philosophy of science, for example. While philosophy's greatest value may be in the uplifting satisfaction gained through greater understanding, philosophy is also a practical area of study. It is one of the ten most popular majors at Brooklyn College. The department offers a bachelor of arts in philosophy as well as minors in philosophy; philosophy and the arts; philosophy and the sciences; and professional and applied ethics. The department also offers a concentration for education majors in the following programs: early childhood education teacher (birth-grade 2); childhood education teacher (grades 1-6). In addition, we offer a minor in cognitive science in conjunction with the Department of Computer and Information Science and the Department of Psychology. The training that Brooklyn College philosophy students receive is an excellent basis for many careers, and internships related to student interests may be arranged. Philosophical training improves reasoning, analytic, and judgment skills. It enhances the ability to develop and defend positions. Careful analysis of texts and arguments makes philosophy an excellent foundation for law and law-related careers. Systematic examination of abstract, complex issues and rigorous training in communication skills also make a strong springboard for business careers in management, finance, and technology. Students majoring in philosophy have the opportunity to take an honors major in philosophy. Students who wish to pursue graduate studies may apply to the doctoral degree program offered in conjunction with this department.
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