The practice of philosophy provides students with the skills of conceptual analysis, logical reasoning, and critical thinking.These skills are intrinsically valuable throughout one’s life and apply to a wide variety of professions, including law, medicine, education, journalism, business, public policy, and government. In addition, the methods and skills developed in a philosophical education aim to provide students with the intellectual grounds for reflecting on their beliefs, to recognize the strengths and weaknesses of alterative beliefs, and to understand how philosophical ideas have shaped their culture and history.

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