Philosophy is the study of “big questions,” from the fundamental nature of existence to the meaning of love. In MPC’s Philosophy program, you’ll not only grapple with these topics, but learn methods of reasoning and build fluency in written and spoken communication.
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Interpreting complex materials, exploring multiple perspectives, and communicating
logically and clearly are leadership skills in the workplace, so it’s no surprise
that many CEOs, from the founder of Slack to past presidential candidate Carly Fiorina,
were philosophy majors. Law, theological study, and teaching are popular career paths.
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"I received a high quality education at MPC and had access to helpful professors who
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and allowed me to transfer with ease."
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Transfer Degree
MPC’s program explores historical and contemporary discussions in epistemology, metaphysics,
and moral theory in both the Western and Eastern traditions. Prepare for transfer
into the CSU system by developing reasoning, writing, and discussion skills.
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