在研究哲学和哲学传统时，学生可以与历史上最伟大的思想家进行对话。就其本身而言，这是一次极为丰富的经验。但是，它帮助我们在诸如爱情和友谊，艺术与科学，正义与社区，政治与宗教等基本问题上形成我们的观点时，付出了更大的收获。在哲学中，当将学习材料带入生活时，就会产生持久而充分的理解。这既需要教授的耐心和创造力，也需要学生的参与和自力更生。主教在哲学方面的经验旨在培养所有这些东西。班级很小（第一年以后很少有超过15名学生）。许多研讨会以研讨会形式运作，着眼于会员的特殊利益，侧重于主要资源，旨在邀请学生在介绍自己的
The Bishop’s experience in Philosophy is designed to foster lasting and adequate understanding, which is achieved through patience and creativity on the part of professors and engagement and self-reliance on the part of students. Small, seminar stye classes, geared towards current student interests while challenging them to take a leadership role in presenting their work makes this possible. Honours and Majors follow a curriculum which emphasizes two broad areas: Continental European Philosophy and the Western Philosophical Tradition. Advanced students may also pursue independent studies of special topics in greater depth. A major in Philosophy requires the successful completion of 48 credits.