Physics and Philosophy BA

The Physics and Philosophy program is structured to highlight how these two subjects are historically intertwined. The program profile recognizes that philosophy played a crucial role in the twin revolutions of 20th-century physics: relativity and quantum mechanics. Students gain the competency to apply clear and precise thinking to foundational problems, questioning received wisdom in both scientific and philosophical contexts.

A core pillar of the curriculum is the investigation of how discoveries in physics provide profound implications for philosophical inquiry. Students explore the nature of space and time, the behavior of matter at the quantum realm, and the critique of the scientific method itself. This dual approach ensures that researchers are not just performing calculations, but are deeply engaged with the conceptual underpinnings of what we know and how we came to know it.

Throughout the program, students refine their ability to structure complex arguments and evaluate the most general questions of "what there is." The curriculum encourages a synergy where philosophy contributes to foundational research in theoretical physics, while physics grounds philosophical speculation in empirical reality. Graduates emerge as some of the most versatile analytical thinkers, equipped for high-level careers in research, law, technology policy, and strategic consulting. By mastering the intersection of the smallest subatomic scales and the largest existential questions, they become experts in the architecture of reality.