The word philosopher, translated from Greek, means lover of wisdom.  The term has come to mean someone who seeks knowledge, enlightenment, and truth. The undergraduate program in philosophy is not directed at career objectives (although it is traditionally good preparation for law, theology, and graduate work in philosophy). Philosophy is taught to undergraduates primarily as a contribution to their liberal education. All of the lower and most of the upper division course offerings should be of interest and useful to students who are reflective about their beliefs or who wish to become so. It also provides the occasion to ponder the foundations of almost any other subject to which they are exposed -- whether history, religion, government, law, or science.

For addtional information about areas covered by the faculty, please refer to the faculty page.

Questions regarding the Undergraduate Program can be directed to           Kristin Olson (staff undergraduate/graduate advisor) or Andrew Hsu          (faculty undergraduate advisor).

• Major Requirements
• Minor Requirements
• UCLA Undergraduate Admissions
• Philosophy Club
• Philosophy Major Handbook
• The Kalish Prize recipients list (2001-2009) 

Commencement 2009