Why study philosophy?

With a bachelor of arts in philosophy from VCU, you'll hone your reasoning skills and be able to apply them as you explore carefully reasoned answers to deep questions about the human condition.

You'll also have many opportunities to sharpen your writing skills, increase your openness to rational criticism and learn to disagree about some of life's most important questions in a civil way. Finally, philosophy can equip you for any career that requires careful thinking and the ability to clearly express ideas.

Learn more about the value of a degree in philosophy.

News

Carlton Nivens, who graduated from VCU with a philosophy degree, has a full-time job at CodeVA. (Tom Kojcsich, Enterprise Marketing and Communications)

Dec. 20, 2023

Class of 2023: Carlton Nivens found a ‘Pathway’ to VCU, and he pays it forward with a commitment to mentoring

Philosophy graduate with a computer science minor has supported peers and youth through CodeVA and tribal engagement.

A man and a child sitting on a curb smiling.

Dec. 15, 2023

Fall 2024 PHIL 490 Seminar: The Meaning of Life

Announcing the topic for the Fall 2024 Seminar in Philosophy

A man and his reflection in a puddle but upside down

Oct. 18, 2023

Spring 2024 PHIL 490 Seminar: The Nature of the Self

Announcing the topic for the Spring 2024 Seminar in Philosophy

Philosophy Spotlight