Philosophy is also very effective in developing the student's ability to reason clearly, to distinguish good from bad arguments, to navigate through a complicated maze of questions, and to use intelligence and logic in situations often ruled by emotions. Students who have taken a large number of philosophy courses excel in entrance exams to graduate and professional schools. The thinking skills you will develop in your philosophy classes will give you the kind of analytic ability sought by employers in many professions. If youre considering a major or minor in philosophy, you already may contemplate fundamental questions such as: Is there objective truth, or is everything relative Do we have free will Is the mind or soul more than the brain Is morality a matter of opinion, or are there facts about right and wrong CMU's philosophy program gives you a foundation in the history of philosophy while also covering more recent developments. Philosophy helps you develop marketable skills in critical thinking, creative problem solving and effective writing. It also prepares you for post graduate education, including law school.