Philosophy is the art of thinking clearly. In this course, you will learn how to address some of the most fundamental questions in life, which science cannot answer. You will gain an understanding of the role that conceptual frameworks play in shaping our world and how changing things often starts with re-thinking them in a new, perhaps controversial way.

As the foundation of all other disciplines, philosophy focuses on the very scope and limits of human understanding and deals with the most fundamental knowledge of the world and ourselves. This course sets up students to become competent thinkers, leaders, and innovators as well as formidable communicators.

6 reasons to study Philosophy at Murdoch

• You’ll learn critical thinking and analytic skills – identified by employers as two of the most important attributes for the future workforce.
• Perfect the art of analysing and evaluating arguments, make informed decisions and provide recommendations on complex problems.
• Studying philosophy is immensely rewarding – it sets you up on a life-long trajectory of taking pleasure in learning and enables you to think outside the box.
• This degree fosters a breadth of vision – an appreciation of the value of different perspectives on life, society and knowledge.
• Philosophy at Murdoch is focused on real-world issues: study contemporary problems in ethics and justice, the relationship between philosophy, politics, and economics, or the relationship between power and knowledge.
• Study a minor in addition to the Philosophy major to enhance your employability by adding to your skillset. We would recommend Religion, Global Politics, Modern History, Anthropology or Gender Studies.

What you’ll learn

Build the knowledge and skills you need to meet your career or study goals. Here are some of the things you’ll learn:

• critical and creative thinking
• logical reasoning
• advanced communication skills
• ethical problem-solving
• history of ideas and their impact on the sciences, literature, art and society.

The written and verbal skills developed in Philosophy can be applied to almost any career.

Careers could include:

• Journalist or Foreign Correspondent
• Intelligence Services
• Policy Advisor or Analyst
• public service
• academia/research.