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\n The 2,300-year-old philosophy of Stoicism finds a foothold in modern times\n <\/h2>\n\n\n<\/div>\n \n \n
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The Ancient Greek philosophy has acquired a new generation of acolytes. USC Dornsife philosophy professor Ralph Wedgwood explains its appeal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n \n \n

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Before Luka Jones appeared in TV shows and movies alongside actors Aidy Bryant, Will Arnett, Maya Rudolph and more, he studied philosophy at USC Dornsife. Jones, who graduated in 2013, called his time in the Ph.D. program as \u201cone of the best experiences of my life.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n\n

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Former military nursing specialist, transfer student and USC Dornsife philosophy major Evan Williams leads the USC Philosophy Club as \u201ca fine president and a formidable philosopher.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n \n \n

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Thinking about a PhD in philosophy? Start here.<\/p>\n

USC Dornsife\u2019s philosophy program ranks No. 1 in placing PhD grads in academic positions\u2014outpacing the Ivy League, Stanford, Oxford… anyone.<\/p>\n

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Philosophy isn\u2019t just about big questions\u2014it\u2019s also about big careers.<\/p>\n

From law to business to public service, philosophy majors develop critical thinking skills that pay off, earning the highest salaries among humanities majors and ranking in the top 25% of all fields by mid-career.<\/p>\n

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\n Inside USC\u2019s Hoose Library of Philosophy\n <\/h2>\n\n\n<\/div>\n \n \n
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USC\u2019s Hoose Library of Philosophy is the oldest library on campus and home to rare manuscripts and collections. The furniture, artifacts and building itself are nearly 100 years old. From its earliest days, Hoose Library served as an international hub of intellectual thought. Watch how the library’s beautiful setting continues to inspire scholars today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n\n

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\n Five books for understanding life\u2019s biggest philosophical questions\n <\/h2>\n\n\n<\/div>\n \n \n
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A philosophy professor recommends helpful reading on free will, the existence of God, the nature of time, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n \n \n

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\n What is Stoicism? Ancient Philosophy, Explained\n <\/h2>\n\n\n<\/div>\n \n \n
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Your favorite superheroes often embody the traits of stoicism. Daily meditations to keep calm are also grounded in this ancient philosophy. USC Dornsife scholars explain what stoicism is and why it remains popular today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n\n

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If not for a last-minute Hollywood break, Luka Jones \u201913 would probably be a philosophy professor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n \n \n

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