This course introduces students to philosophy as the disciplined pursuit of truth through reason. The Catholic intellectual tradition provides the course’s central framework. Students will also learn about: Utilitarianism, Kantian Ethics, Materialism, Atheism, Liberalism, Socialism, and Social-Contract

Geography studies Earth, its people, and examines the Earth’s physical environment as one way to better understand the different cultures of the world. Much of the course revolves around locating the countries of the world and examining the people who live there. Some other areas of study include maps, climate, water formations, and landforms.