Changes for the Arc Tuesday Talks blog

Hello readers!

It's been about two weeks since our last blog entry. We have completed most of the Liberal Arts majors and are ready to move on to a new focus area. Unfortunately, there's a reason for this current delay. As much as I can share with you today, our current office is in the process of expanding its staff along with its capabilities. In fact, the "ARC" or Advising Resource Center name is being replaced with a new one that will fit perfectly with the functions of the future office. So with that, I'm sad to say that the ARC Tuesday Talks will be on hiatus until September and will start up accordingly with a new major direction. Find out if we move towards engineering, health science, or business next! :)

Thanks for following and please stay tuned.

Philosophy

Have you heard of this one: I think therefore I am.- Descartes. Or what about this one (I really like this one): It requires a great deal of faith for a man to be cured by his own placebos.- John L. McClenahan

These are thought provoking statements that spiral further abstract critical thinking and lengthy conversations. Philosophy has spanned over 2500 years. It covers areas from politics, ethics, reality, religion, society, etc. It searches for truth and value among human life.
A major in philosophy is also a great springboard major that can prepare students for graduate studies, such as law school, medical school or other graduate study programs. From the major some skills that are gained are the following: thinking logically, critically, independently, and ethically. Strong oral and written communication skills are also major areas that are developed throughout the major.

To share more information with you about this major I have selected 3 very helpful videos that i believe sum up the philosophy major very well. Please enjoy!