Philosophy at Three Rivers
"Life is not a problem to be solved, but a reality to be experienced."
- Soren Kierkegaard
Philosophy asks deep questions about the nature of reality and our own ability to know it, as well as learn more about the human self and central concerns like morality, freedom and the foundations of Western thought and culture.
Philosophy courses at Three Rivers fulfills humanities electives for the AA degree and general education programs.
TOP FIVE REASONS TO STUDY PHILOSOPHY:
- Develop a love of learning.
- To become aware of the foundations of Western thought and culture.
- To understand life's biggest questions.
- To develp a greater awareness of one's ethical foundation.
- Because the unexamined life is not worth living!
PHILOSOPHY COURSES OFFERED AT THREE RIVERS
- PHIL 200 - Introduction to Philosophy
- PHIL 223 - Literature of the Bible
- PHIL 233 - Ethics
- PHIL 243 - Religions of the World
CAREERS INFLUENCED BY THE STUDENT OF PHILOSOPHY
- Religious studies
- Ministerial and pastoral careers
- Higher education instruction and administration
Faculty contact: Mark Sanders
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