Philosophy, Political Science, Economics and Sociology

Philosophy, Political Science, Economics, and Sociology (P.P.E.S.), offers a coherent and integrated introduction to the study of social sciences and philosophy. It brings together some of the most important approaches to understanding society and, in doing so, develops skills for a whole range of future careers and activities. Central to the program is the analysis of social and human phenomena through the lenses of several complementary disciplines and analytical frameworks. By allowing a gradual specialization throughout the four-year degree program, students ultimately obtain an excellent grounding in one, or at most two, of the disciplines which comprise the course. Particularly appealing is the complementarity across the P.P.E.S. disciplines. For example, while the well-publicized rise in inequality has economic origins, it has political and sociological ramifications. Moreover, the question of whether to address it is ultimately a philosophical one. Training in PPES enables students to analyze such issues rigorously and comprehensively. As such, it provides excellent training in analytical thinking, a skill highly prized by employers.