Studying philosophy gives you an opportunity to question assumptions that many people take for granted. You will also use and develop critical-thinking skills through reading, writing and discussion. The existence of God, the study of human knowledge, and the nature of morality and the self are examined in a typical introductory philosophy class. Begin by meeting our philosophy faculty and looking through our list of courses.

Students wishing to transfer to a four-year school and major in Philosophy can take related course work at Kirkwood as part of a Liberal Arts degree. Students enrolled in Liberal Arts complete general education and elective courses that prepare them for transfer and allow them to sample a variety of courses before choosing a major. Philosophy courses can be taken as Humanities or elective credits as part of the Liberal Arts program core requirements.

Philosophy courses offered at Kirkwood:

Course Number Course Name Credits
PHI-101 Introduction to Philosophy 3
PHI-111 Basic Reasoning 3
PHI-105 Introduction to Ethics 3
PHI-130 Philosophy of Human Nature 3
PHI-132 Philosophy of Education 3

For more information contact:
Arts & Humanities Department
336 Cedar Hall
319-398-4913
jreiff@kirkwood.edu

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