It is often said that philosophy teaches you not what to think, but how to think. Philosophy will help you sharpen your ability to analyze, to question beliefs, and to express ideas clearly as you study questions such as: What is truth? How do we come to know the truth? What is it to be a person? Why do we punish criminals by putting them in prison? Is democracy the best system of government? Through studying these questions, you will develop a better understanding of different points of view, and will become a better thinker, debater, and writer.

These skills are highly transferable to other disciplines. For example, philosophy majors as a group consistently outperform most other majors on the LSAT (law school), MCAT (medical school), GMAT (business school) and GRE (graduate school) exams. The critical thinking skills  you develop while studying philosophy can be widely applied beyond your BA.
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The critical thinking skills you will acquire in the study of philosophy are transferable to many other areas. In fact, as a group, philosophy majors consistently outperform most other majors on standard admissions tests such as the Law School Admission Test (LSAT), the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT), and the Graduate Record Examinations (GRE). Philosophy graduates go on to successful careers as lawyers, doctors, administrators, teachers, journalists, diplomats, consultants, stockbrokers, bankers, and more. Glendon philosophy graduates include Katherine Hewson, Director of the Citizenship Development Bureau of the Government of Ontario and Alex Limion, an investment analyst with Sprucegrove Investment Management. Professor Doris Olin studies paradoxes and the philosophy of logic. Professor Georges Moyal is a specialist in ancient Greek and early modern philosophy.		Philosophy is available as a bilingual or trilingual international Bachelor of Arts. Our unique "Philosophy at the Movies" series uses current movies to explore philosophical issues. Consider complementing your degree with a specialized Certificate in Law and Social Thought. Students who excel in the study of philosophy may be eligible for one of Glendon’s philosophy awards.