Philosophy (BA) at Dalhousie University

Learn how to think critically, question assumptions, and explore big questions about knowledge, ethics, justice, and the world around you. Philosophy helps you explore some of life’s biggest questions while building skills you can use in any career. You’ll learn how to analyze ideas, build strong arguments, solve complex problems, and look at issues from different points of view.

Faculty: Arts and Social Sciences  |  Department: Department of Philosophy  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September and January  |  Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

What you will study

Explore questions about knowledge, ethics, justice, identity, science, and human experience while developing skills in critical thinking, writing, research, and logical reasoning.

Career pathways

Philosophy builds skills in critical thinking, communication, research, and problem-solving that you can use in many careers. You’ll learn how to evaluate information, understand different points of view, build strong arguments, and work through complex questions.

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