Philosophy (Minor)

Philosophy is a passionately rational attempt to discover what is true about the world and ourselves. Dominican’s program in Philosophy (in cooperation with the Department of Politics) emphasizes the history of metaphysical, ethical, and political philosophy in the West and includes the study of logic, Asian philosophy, philosophy of religion, and environmental philosophy. Studying philosophy strengthens the mind’s abilities to reason, analyze, and interpret, while it heightens the soul’s capacity for vision, contemplation, and wonder. We believe that these talents are as important for earning a living as they are for living a meaningful life.