Graduating Winter 2015 - I'm shocked to hear that UDM wants to remove critical thinking studies from the core curriculum. Understanding where man values and virtues come from is fundamental and important. Professor Oljar is one of the most passionate professors I have ever had the pleasure of learning from.

I entered college with the end goal already in mind. I want to be a clinical psychologist. However, philosophy has been just as important to my understanding of why to do anything in this world. Without it, I would have been lost in my first semester.

Philosophy with Jeff Renaud is a class I will remember for the rest of my life. It changed my perspectives on who I am, what a college education is worth, what it means to be a human being, and what it means to be a woman today. Professor Renaud is the most

the study of philosophy is so important to the full experience of a liberal arts education... cutting these classes just goes along with the academic business model that is destroying the arts across the board...

Though a graduate of the accounting program, I found that my core philosophy classes were integral to developing my ability to think critically, communicate clearly, and solve complex problems. I oppose any effort to eliminate philosophy from core curriculum.

Philosophy is essential for a well-rounded education. It has taught me how to defend my arguments logically and constantly reminds me to keep an open mind. Losing any part of this department would further the increase of career ready grads instead of world ready grads.

Having philosophy was a great experience. I was always looking forward to go to class and learn

Philosophy is a cornerstone for conducting yourself in the world. Philosophy helps form reasoning to aspire to living an excellent ife.