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Why Study Philosophy?

Philosophy develops critical reasoning skills, clarity in thought and language, and competence in synthesizing a good deal of information into a systematic, coherent picture. These abilities form a core part of the skill set for anyone who hopes to flourish in a complex, diverse, multicultural world.
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- Brady Scholars Program
- Philosophy in the Sciences - Nature Magazine
Events
Apr
30
2025
PHILFEST - Philosophy Honors NIght
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Evanston
PHILFest is an opportunity for us to celebrate our philosophy honors students. Each candidate will present their research, followed by ...
May
12
2025
May
15
2025
Northwestern Society for the Theory of Ethics and Politics (NUSTE...
All Day, Evanston
The Northwestern Society for the Theory of Ethics and Politics (NUSTEP) hosts an annual spring conference in moral and political philos...