Philosophy does not teach us what to think; it teaches us how to think.
With an emphasis on critical thinking and logic, philosophy invites everyone to approach the world with a curious mind so that we can tackle ethical, legal, and moral questions that face our society today. It gives us the tools to ask the hard questions in life: how do we live ethically and morally? What system of government is best for a just world and why? What are our shared values as a society and how do they influence us? With a solid grounding in logic and critical thinking, philosophers challenge themselves to face the future with a curious mind.
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General questions such as how to declare, how to change a major, general education requirements, etc. should be directed to the college advising office at ls-advising@uwm.edu or 414-229-4654.
Specific questions about Philosophy, such as research opportunities, internship opportunities, major requirements, etc., should be directed to Senior Teaching Faculty Ágúst Ingvar Magnússon.
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