Philosophy

About this Elective

Campus: Wellesley College | Rising Grades: 10,11,12 | Program: EXPLO Pre-College

For centuries, human beings have used the meaning of our collective experiences and observations about the world to make knowledge. Explore fundamental truths about reality, knowledge, and existence through the process of philosophical inquiry. Hone your meta-cognition and other important thinking skills. Apply these skills to life’s most profound questions, such as the nature of good and evil, free will, ethical behavior, and living a good life. Regardless of the career paths you may be considering, strong thinking skills are fundamental to all sorts of activities, such as making persuasive arguments, critical analysis of information, and ethical decision-making.