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Philosophy does not teach us what to think; it teaches us how <\/em>to think.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contact Us<\/div>

Prospective Undergraduate Students (not yet enrolled at UWM)<\/h2>\r\n

Prospective students, contact our admissions counselor at\u00a0let-sci@uwm.edu<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0414-229-7711<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n

Current Undergraduate Students<\/h2>\r\n

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\u00a0ls-advising@uwm.edu<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0414-229-4654<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n

Specific questions about Philosophy, such as research opportunities, internship opportunities, major requirements, etc., should be directed to\u00a0Senior Teaching Faculty \u00c1g\u00fast Ingvar Magn\u00fasson<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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