Logic / Philosophy

Course summary

Philosophy is about questioning basic assumptions. Most questions that you might ask on a normal day are questions like “What shall I have for lunch?” or “What time is it?” Philosophers are more likely to ask: “How can meat-eating be justified?” or “What is time itself?” Such questions usually have a common-sense answer but that is not enough to satisfy the philosopher. Philosophy is studied by students of Humanities – they are often attracted by the study of texts – and by those who study mathematics and the sciences. It will beguile anyone with an enquiring mind. People who enjoy tackling difficult questions and concepts will find it fascinating. You should also have the ability to present your ideas succinctly and create logical chains of reasoning. Philosophy develops clarity of thought and so is useful in all areas of life as well as for its own sake. It encourages involvement in the process of debate as well as analysis of arguments and their assumptions. For these reasons, Philosophy is highly regarded by universities and employers in disciplines such as law and finance. Many of our students go on to study Philosophy