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Program Overview
Philosophy is the study of the ideas that shape our thought and action, and it addresses fundamental questions and problems associated with reality, truth, existence, logic, and morality. Develop the intellectual abilities and techniques required to think effectively for yourself at a deeper level. Explore the ideas that underlie controversial issues in politics, morality, science, religion, art, and more. Courses cover a wide range of topics including art, ethics, feminism, politics, techniques of argument, and theories of knowledge and the mind.
Complementary Programs: Psychology, Political Science, English Literature, Historical and Cultural Studies, Computer and Mathematical Sciences
Check out future career opportunities and skills acquired from completing this program:
1. Competencies & Skills
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Analyze concepts, definitions, arguments and problems
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Organize ideas and issues, deal with questions of value, and extract what is essential from masses of information
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Distinguish fine differences between views and discover common ground between opposing positions
2. Careers for Graduates
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Associate in Consulting Services
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Risk Analyst in Financial Services
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Intelligence Officer in Security Agencies
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Research Associate in Marketing Agencies
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Policy Analyst in Government Services
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Technical Writer in Business
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Salesperson in Academic Publishing
3. Further Education
- Philosophy
- Law School
- Teacher’s College
- Public Administration
- Labour Relations
- Corporate Communications
- Production Editing
- Software Engineering
- Social Work
- Religious Studies
Program Pathway
Year 1 | |
CHOOSE YOUR COURSES WISELY |
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DEVELOP YOUR ACADEMIC & RESEARCH SKILLS |
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APPLY THEORY TO PRACTICE |
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BECOME AN ENGAGED CITIZEN (LOCALLY & GLOBALLY) |
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PLAN FOR YOUR FUTURE CAREER |
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Year 2 | |
CHOOSE YOUR COURSES WISELY |
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DEVELOP YOUR ACADEMIC & RESEARCH SKILLS |
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APPLY THEORY TO PRACTICE |
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BECOME AN ENGAGED CITIZEN (LOCALLY & GLOBALLY) |
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PLAN FOR YOUR FUTURE CAREER |
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Year 3 | |
CHOOSE YOUR COURSES WISELY |
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DEVELOP YOUR ACADEMIC & RESEARCH SKILLS |
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APPLY THEORY TO PRACTICE |
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BECOME AN ENGAGED CITIZEN (LOCALLY & GLOBALLY) |
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PLAN FOR YOUR FUTURE CAREER |
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Year 4 or Final Year | |
CHOOSE YOUR COURSES WISELY |
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DEVELOP YOUR ACADEMIC & RESEARCH SKILLS |
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APPLY THEORY TO PRACTICE |
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BECOME AN ENGAGED CITIZEN (LOCALLY & GLOBALLY) |
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PLAN FOR YOUR FUTURE CAREER |
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Contacts
- Departmental Contact: Jason Ferreira, jason.ferreira@utoronto.ca, 416-208-2976
- Philosophy Librarian: Chad Crichton, chad.crichton@utoronto.ca, 416-287-7492
- Academic Advising & Career Centre: Room AC213 | 416-287-7561
- Department of Student Life: Room SL157 | 416-208-4760
- Association of Philosophy Students