PPELBA - Philosophy, Politics, Economics and Law

Bachelor of Arts

College of Social & Behavioral Sciences

Undergraduate

If you're concerned about how moral values intertwine with politics and economics, opt for a course of study with faculty from one of the top political philosophy programs in the country. The Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, Politics, Economics and Law is an interdisciplinary major that offers a comprehensive perspective of current social, economic and political issues. The content draws on courses from philosophy, politics and economics, but the heart of the program is a set of specialized core courses designed exclusively for majors. These are taught in small classroom settings by distinguished faculty with appointments in philosophy, political science, economics and law. Students learn to analyze the fundamental values that shape the economic, political and legal domains; develop an understanding of the moral and historical foundations of economic institutions and political-legal structures; and gain logical thinking and conceptual analysis skills.

- Integration: Students will constructively apply concepts and arguments from the philosophical, political, economic and legal intellectual traditions to analyze social norms, institutions and processes.
- Formalization: Students will successfully apply formal methods, such as utility theory, game theory, social choice theory, or data science, to problems of moral and political life.
- Collaboration: Students will collaborate effectively as a cohort in addressing both modern and historic philosophical discussions of issues of political economy.
- Feasibility: Students will demonstrate knowledge of real-world implications of normative and explanatory models in political economy and cultivate expertise for their practical application.