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What
makes an action morally wrong? What is the foundation of the law? What
is the meaning of a word? Can computers think? What does it mean to be
rational? Philosophical questions arise in all areas of human inquiry
and, consequently, they are surprisingly diverse. In philosophy, we seek
understanding through critical reasoning and the analysis of concepts.
For this reason, our students learn to read, write, and discuss critically
and reason carefully, as well as appreciate diverse views.
Our courses
are designed to enable students to acquire the relevant skills so
that they can think for themselves. In short, philosophy is a group of
activities,
rather than a body of knowledge and, because of this, it is engaging
and exciting.
 Giuseppe Ionno
Dover, Ohio
Major: Philosophy & Studio Art
Class: 2004
Art, particularly of the abstract
or contemporary variety, is a wholly subjective
matter. Two people looking at one work of art will
have two completely separate emotional responses. “The
problem,” says Giuseppe Ionno ‘04,
senior Studio Art and Philosophy double major, “is
that art does not function wholly or significantly
on an intellectual level.”
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