The study of Philosophy at UOW teaches you how to think, not what to think. As lovers of wisdom, philosophers are deeply, personally invested in their quest for truth and enlightenment. There are no questions that philosophers will not consider. How should we live and treat others? Do our lives have meaning? Does science have all the answers? In studying philosophy at UOW you will explore the most fundamental topics, ask the deepest questions and –rigorously and systematically– scrutinize the answers given by the best minds down the ages. Studying for a UOW degree in Philosophy will train you in logic and argumentation. It will enlarge and enrich your conception of what is possible. You will acquire the intellectual discipline needed to challenge the assumptions that frame the way we think about the world and how we should behave in it. You will learn to bring philosophical considerations to bear on practical problems in order to make informed decisions about important issues such as: social justice; free speech; global poverty; climate change, animal welfare; humane psychotherapy; education and expertise. A philosophical education is valuable in just about any line of work. It develops your persuasive powers; critical thinking, problem solving abilities; and communication skills. A 2016 report by the Foundation for Young Australians reveals that these skills are in great demand today in professions that require people who can stand back and think with an open mind. Past UOW Philosophy graduates have found work in such diverse careers as: administration; art and design; business development; community and social services; consulting; education; entrepreneurship; healthcare; human resources; IT; legal; management; media; program and project research. What you will study Core subjects will teach you about: ethics, politics, mind, self, knowledge, science, and the relevance of philosophy to the wider world and the workplace. Elective areas of study include media; art and society; logic; the meaning of life; philosophy in film and literature; global and environmental ethics; bioethics; political philosophy; narrative psychology and selfhood; imagination and emotion; health and happiness; and Eastern philosophy. In addition to the Philosophy major you will choose a minor or a second major from the Bachelor of Arts offerings. Course Learning Outcomes Students graduating from the Bachelor of Arts will be able to: Evaluate complex issues and ideas about society and culture; Apply disciplinary knowledge and skills in a variety of real-world professional contexts; Communicate concepts effectively to a range of audiences; Use digital and other technologies essential for careers and lifelong learning. Career opportunities Archiving and Librarianship Art and Design Arts Business Development and Administration Community and Social Services Consultancy Diplomacy Education Entrepreneurship Government Policy Healthcare Policy and Management Heritage Specialist Historian Human Resources Information Technology and Design Journalism Social Policy Translation and Interpreting Legal Work Marketing and Advertising Media and Publishing Politics Production and Management Tourism and Hospitality Writing.