Philosophy bends the mind and sharpens the wits while confronting life’s deepest questions. When you study philosophy at DePauw, you will learn to analyze complex material, think critically, distinguish good from bad reasoning and develop and defend your own ideas.
Participate in class discussions that fuel curiosity. When taken in conjunction with appropriate courses in other disciplines, a philosophy major or minor prepares students for professional fields such as law, medicine, business, journalism and government.