Philosophy is the quest to understand human existence. It encourages you to challenge, defend and develop a tolerance for ideas.

Why Study Philosophy: Studying philosophy enhances problem-solving capacities, persuasive powers and the ability to understand and express ideas. The study of philosophy provides a valuable preparation for students planning to pursue professional careers such as law, medicine and theology.

The skills you use as a philosophy student will be applicable to whatever field you choose:

Problem solving

Ability to organize ideas and discover common ground between opposing positions.

Communication and persuasion

Ability to present ideas and defend your own views in clear, well-constructed arguments.

Writing skills

Ability to interpret, compare and describe ideas clearly.

What GPC Students Say About the Value of Philosophy
 

“Philosophy can be practical. A logic and critical thinking class can help you separate fact from fiction, whether delivered by a television pundit or advanced by one of your buddies. Not only that, the concepts are essential for high marks on the Nursing Exam, the GRE, LSAT and other entrance examinations”.

Troy Scott Smith, GPC alumnus, 2008

“…The meaning found in philosophy can go beyond the class and make you really think on your own place in the universe,”

Donna “Terry” Rowland, GPC student, 2010