Philosophy
Bhawana Mishra
FacultyCedro-220BPhilosophy
Study Philosophy at EVC
The Evergreen Valley College Philosophy Department invites you to embark on a journey through one of humanity’s oldest and most transformative disciplines. Philosophy challenges us to confront life’s biggest questions—about the nature of reality, the meaning of justice, and the foundations of knowledge and ethics—while developing essential skills that empower individuals to drive social justice and civic engagement.
Through our courses, you’ll cultivate critical thinking, ethical reasoning, and effective communication, preparing you to tackle complex societal challenges and make meaningful contributions to your community. Philosophy sharpens your ability to analyze diverse perspectives, construct logical arguments, and approach problems creatively and collaboratively. These are skills that are not only invaluable in fields like law, public policy, and education but also in living a reflective and purpose-driven life.
Five Core Skills Developed Through Philosophy
Critical and Logical Thinking: Analyze arguments, identify fallacies, and apply reasoning techniques to solve complex problems and make sound decisions.
Ethical and Moral Reasoning: Navigate moral dilemmas, develop principled decision-making frameworks, and evaluate ethical implications in various contexts.
Effective Communication: Articulate complex ideas with clarity and precision, both in writing and speech, while adapting to diverse audiences.
Interdisciplinary and Integrative Thinking: Draw connections across fields, integrating knowledge and insights into innovative, coherent perspectives.
Empathy and Civic Engagement: Understand and engage with diverse worldviews, fostering ethical awareness and active
participation in societal and global issues.
They Studied Philosophy?
Studying philosophy leads to lot of different careers, did you know these people were philosophy majors?
- Bruce Lee, martial artist
- Phil Jackson, NBA coach
- Alex Trebek, host of Jeopardy!
- Stephen Colbert, comedian and TV host
- Riz Ahmed, actor and rapper
- S. Eliot, Nobel Prize-winning essayist, publisher, playwright, and poet
- Cornel West, philosopher, activist, and public intellectual
- Noam Chomsky, professor, activist, author, and public intellectual
- Malala Yousafzai, education activist
- Angela Davis, social activist and philosopher
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Kwame Ture (Stokey Carmichael), civil rights and pan-African movement leader
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Martin Luther King, Jr., civil rights activist and Baptist minister
- John Lewis, U.S. House of Representatives, Civil Rights icon
Transfer to a CSU / UC
Students looking to transfer to a UC and continue with a degree in philosophy can do so at places like UC Davis, Cal, UC Santa Cruz, UC Davis, UC Irvine or UCLA.
If you enroll in an Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) program at EVC, you can transfer to a CSU and graduate with only 120 units.
For major requirements to transfer to a CSU or UC, please check the resources below or talk to EVC Counseling.