Philosophy Department Student Awards
The J. Clayton Murray Award in Philosophy is a designation awarded to the outstanding graduating student in philosophy. The award is named in honor of the late J. Clayton Murray, former member of the Philosophy Department.
The St. Thomas Aquinas Award in Philosophy is given, at the direction of the Department of Philosophy, to a student who has demonstrated exceptional achievement in satisfying the College's curriculum requirements in philosophy.
The question "What can I do with a Philosophy degree?" is very different from the question "Why should I study Philosophy?" The answer to the first question directs you to the professions or graduate education. The answer to the second question refers to the intrinsic value of philosophy. A degree in Philosophy is a sign that you have invested wisely in yourself by gaining a solid education and cultivating a love of learning. You have to approach your study of Philosophy in that spirit if you hope to reap its rewards.