Philosophy | CAS Majors Fair
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Academic advisor Sara Feit talks about the philosophy major.
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- [00:00:07.340]My name is Sara Feit,
- [00:00:08.570]and I'm the assigned advisor for Philosophy.
- [00:00:11.710]Let your ideas and curiosity move you
- [00:00:14.210]with a Philosophy major at UNL.
- [00:00:17.340]You'll take courses in Logic, the history of Philosophy,
- [00:00:21.040]Metaphysics and Epistemology.
- [00:00:23.860]You have the option of declaring an Ethics in Law focus.
- [00:00:27.120]This is helpful for students considering Law School.
- [00:00:29.930]Senior year, all students take a Philosophy Seminar course.
- [00:00:34.530]The department offers a variety of different courses
- [00:00:37.240]including Philosophy in current issues,
- [00:00:40.150]where you'll discuss ethical dilemmas
- [00:00:41.910]we all encounter in our everyday lives.
- [00:00:45.060]Is it okay to lie to protect someone's feelings?
- [00:00:47.830]If not, why?
- [00:00:49.390]Why should we tell the truth?
- [00:00:50.860]Should we ever conceal it?
- [00:00:52.690]You'll develop your writing skills,
- [00:00:54.500]gain confidence to think independently
- [00:00:56.750]and better understand philosophical theories.
- [00:01:00.340]In Medical ethics,
- [00:01:01.570]students examine a variety of moral issues
- [00:01:03.920]in our healthcare system
- [00:01:05.640]including genetics, information confidentiality,
- [00:01:09.190]and allocation of resources.
- [00:01:11.560]Philosophy of Law considers the relationship
- [00:01:14.350]between law and morality
- [00:01:16.250]and punishment and responsibility.
- [00:01:18.590]Is there a moral obligation to obey the law?
- [00:01:21.490]What are the limits of free speech and expression?
- [00:01:24.550]What does it mean to treat people justly and equally?
- [00:01:28.740]CURE courses will help you critically analyze information,
- [00:01:32.320]write strong argumentative essays
- [00:01:34.630]and reason philosophically.
- [00:01:36.931]If your goal is to attend Law School,
- [00:01:38.860]connect with the Explore Center
- [00:01:40.330]for support in your pre law track
- [00:01:42.640]and consider focusing your Philosophy major on ethics
- [00:01:45.940]in Law with courses in Political Philosophy,
- [00:01:48.790]Ethical Theory and Environmental Ethics.
- [00:01:52.270]Outside of the classroom become president
- [00:01:54.610]of the Philosophy club,
- [00:01:56.000]talk and debate with other students
- [00:01:57.770]on a variety of philosophical issues.
- [00:02:00.590]Or join the UNL Ethics Bowl team
- [00:02:03.220]and gain experience preparing
- [00:02:04.830]and defending ethical arguments.
- [00:02:07.360]Work with the College of Arts and Sciences career coach
- [00:02:10.180]and seek internships that pique your philosophical interest.
- [00:02:14.070]Recent Philosophy majors have gone on to work
- [00:02:16.540]as a project developer for Americorps,
- [00:02:19.240]assistant to the legislative coordinator
- [00:02:21.760]at the Nebraska legislature
- [00:02:23.690]and attended graduate school in Philosophy and Economics.
- [00:02:27.290]Please reach out if you'd like to learn more.
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