Bachelor in Philosophy

The University of Zurich offers a bachelor's degree in Philosophie. Instruction is in German. This program explores fundamental questions about human existence. Students examine humans as thinking, feeling, and acting beings. They reflect on the foundations of science, mind, language, society, and culture.

Students should enjoy reading, thinking, and writing. They will read and analyze texts from philosophers. Students will reconstruct arguments and write essays. They will learn to express ideas precisely and clearly. The program requires curiosity, enjoyment of reflection, patience, and courage to question one's own thoughts. It involves critical discussion and defending ideas against objections.

The program allows for interdisciplinary approaches. Students can connect philosophy with subjects like physics, biology, literature, linguistics, or law. They can also link it to current societal and political debates. Students have freedom in planning their studies and choosing thematic focuses. The University of Zurich offers many instructors teaching diverse topics. Some students focus on historical interpretations of philosophers like Plato or Kant. Others engage with current debates, such as climate policy, and explore philosophy's role.

The program is located at the Philosophical Seminar, Zürichbergstrasse 43, 8044 Zurich. Further information is available through the Bachelor Philosophie program details, the course catalog, and the study program advisory service.

The University of Zurich is a public research university. It is located in Switzerland. The university is the largest in Switzerland. It has seven faculties. It also has over 150 institutes. More than 200 study programs are offered.

The University of Zurich is known for its diverse perspectives. It brings together different ways of thinking and academic cultures. The university is home to students and staff from over 120 countries. This creates a rich international environment for learning and research.