The study of Philosophy is an attempt to understand the world in as unified and general a way as possible. Philosophers want to know what there is, how it works, how we know, how we should live, what is good, what is immoral, whether or not there is a God, and many other things —and, especially, how all these things fit together. One reason the study of philosophy is useful is that the methodology of philosophy—careful reasoning, precise application of logic, and thorough analysis of concepts—is applicable to any subject matter whatsoever. The Philosophy major may be earned in one of three ways: (1) the traditional major with requirements covering the core areas of the discipline – metaphysics, theory of knowledge, ethical theory, and history of philosophy, (2) the major with a concentration in the Philosophy of Brain and Mind, particularly suited to students with interests in subjects like psychology, neuroscience, cognition, or artificial intelligence, and (3) the major with a concentration in Ethics, Law, and SocialPolitical philosophy, particularly suited to students with interests in these areas, some of whom intend to earn advanced degrees in Law, Criminal Justice, Sustainability, or other related fields. The philosophy major with a concentration in ethics, law, and social-political philosophy requires 33 credit hours of which 27 hours must be in philosophy and 21 hours must be upper level