Philosophy is related to all other academic disciplines. A major in philosophy can strengthen your analytical and interpretative skills, making you better prepared to address the challenges of the times, including the ecological crisis, genocides, ongoing wars, oppressive poverty, and financial instability.

Barry?s accomplished?faculty?will help you grow in your understanding of life?s larger questions as you develop competence in the basics of philosophical inquiry, thought, and study. As a Catholic University in the?heritage of St. Dominic, we tap into an 800-year tradition that values the study of philosophy and emphasizes using what is learned to promote change.