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Philosophy (B.A. Honours) School: University of Saskatchewan Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Science Degree: Bachelor ; Honours Field of Study: Philosophy Description: The word "philosophy" is derived from the Greek words for "love of wisdom" where wisdom was taken to mean living with an understanding of the ultimate nature of things. Such understanding emerges from grappling with enduring and fundamental questions about truth and knowledge, about the nature of goodness and what is right to do, and about beauty and human purposes and meaning. These questions cannot be answered once and for all but reappear in every age and for every person. By engaging in a rigorous intellectual investigation of such fundamental questions students in philosophy develop analytical and problem-solving skills and the capacity for critical thinking and the clear expression of ideas. By encountering the historical attempts to answer these questions, students in philosophy gain a greater awareness of the richness and power of human ideas. By these two paths students cultivate their abilities to reason logically and to assess the assumptions underlying the sciences and humanities, as well as developing capacities to reflect on important questions involving moral, political and aesthetic values. While the problems of philosophy are valuable for their own sake, the skills and mental discipline which their study produce have broad application in many areas of endeavour in business, public service, and political life. It is an especially suitable background for professions such as law, medicine, politics, journalism, and theology. Website: Philosophy (B.A. Honours) at University of Saskatchewan Length: 4 Year(s) Cost per year: International: $13,845.00 Admission Requirements Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)*: 70 to 75 Prerequisites: These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school. Grade 12 English Grade 12 Mathematics or Grade 12 Precalculus Students can be admitted into this college with a mathematics deficiency but are encouraged to consult the college upon admission to plan how to clear the deficiency. * The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information. * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.