BA World Philosophies and Languages and Cultures

Course Overview This BA in World Philosophies offers a unique and decolonizing exploration of fundamental human questions, moving beyond the Western canon to engage with a vast range of global intellectual traditions. The program provides rigorous training in metaphysical, ethical, and epistemological systems from diverse societies, fostering a truly comparative and inclusive approach to philosophical inquiry. Students learn to analyze complex ideas about reality, knowledge, and justice from a truly global perspective. Key Program Highlights Decolonizing curriculum that challenges traditional Western-centric philosophy Rigorous study of metaphysical and ethical systems from a wide range of global societies Develops critical skills in comparative analysis and formal traditions of argumentation Examines diverse perspectives on knowledge, justice, politics, and the human condition One of the only undergraduate degrees of its kind with a truly global focus