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University of the Witwatersrand

Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy

The Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy in Arts is offered by University of the Witwatersrand.

Program Length: 3 YEARS.

Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy offered by the University of the Witwatersrand

Philosophy is an activity which aims at an understanding of ourselves, our relationships with one another, and our place in the world. It is centrally concerned with fundamental questions about such topics, critically investigating what other subjects and other human activities take for granted.

One benefit of studying philosophy is that it introduces students to important and intriguing issues that are not dealt with at high school or in other subjects - issues concerning the foundations of their thinking and living. Another is that it acquaints them with thinkers and ideas that are of significant historical importance.

For most students, however, the main benefit of studying philosophy is that it develops their powers of reasoning by forcing them to exercise those powers on especially difficult problems. 

Philosophy could be combined with Economics and Political Studies (PPE).

The Wits Philosophy Department is an internationally respected philosophical centre with a long tradition of research and teaching excellence.