Philosophy

Ponder the biggest questions

What is the meaning of life? This might be the holy grail of questions – and people have been trying to answer it for centuries. Philosophy is the practice of asking and answering our most enduring and essential questions. In between the asking and answering, though, we challenge thought. Aristotle said, "It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it."

So, where does all this thought lead? Wherever you like. Maybe you’d like to continue school, earn more advanced degrees and teach. Maybe you’re looking to law school or medical school – philosophy gets you ready to answer the tough questions these careers require. Regardless of where you go next, you’ll learn critical thinking skills that will help you succeed in any career you choose.

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Why study philosophy at LMC?

Burning questions. From the meaning of life and time to the intersection of religion and science, philosophy tackles the hard questions.

Question everything. Seeing all sides of a situation is a great skill, no matter where you take your career. Philosophy helps you analyze information from every angle and hones your written and verbal communication skills.

Nothing’s out of the question. Once you finish your associate degree in philosophy, you can easily transfer to a four-year school to study law, medicine, liberal arts and more.