“What does it mean to be alive?” “What is love?” “Do we have free will?” Philosophers seek answers to life’s biggest questions.

When you study toward a philosophy degree at St. Norbert College, you’ll build the capacity to identify problems, explore controversial questions, analyze conflicting viewpoints and search for truth. In other words, you’ll learn to reason your way from complex questions to appropriate responses, while sharpening your logic and polishing your debate skills.

At SNC, you can earn a Bachelor of Arts degree in philosophy studies. Or you can choose to pursue a philosophy minor.

If there’s one thing that SNC professors and instructors have in common, it’s a passion for teaching and sharing their expertise. You’ll also find them dedicated to providing personalized guidance that supports your academic and career aspirations. Discover the distinguished scholars you’ll be learning from.

Philosophy teaches you to examine an idea from every angle to uncover truth. Employers and graduate school admission staff prize these critical-thinking skills. With a philosophy degree from SNC, you might put your analytical and investigative abilities to use in a variety of careers:

About half of SNC’s philosophy graduates pursue master’s degrees in fields as diverse as law, medicine, philosophy and psychology. Nearly 16 percent complete doctorate or other advanced degrees.