You study ethics, metaphysics, and the meaning of things—making you surprisingly hard to manipulate.

## Tier 1 (Philosophy 1+)
*  Contemplative Calm – Mark a die as Persistent; on success, remove 1 Slight or Fatigue.
*  Logical Argument – Gain +1 die on Persuasion when using reasoned appeals.
*  Doubt the Premise – Once per scene, force a target in Social Conflict to reroll a success by undermining their logic.
## Tier 2 (Philosophy 2+)
*  Inner Compass – You may ignore 1 Corruption die’s whispers per scene.
*  Ethical Edge (Philosophy/Empathy) – You may shift a target’s attitude by one step through moral reasoning.
*  Existential Pressure – Once per scene, inflict 1 Slight by forcing a target to question their own beliefs.
## Tier 3 (Philosophy 3+)
*  Unshakable Resolve – You may ignore the first failed Spirit roll each scene.
*  Thought Duelist – Gain +1 die when debating opponents on existential topics.
*  Insightful Skeptic – You may reroll one failed die per session when resisting magical illusion or deception.
## Tier 4 (Philosophy 4+)
*  Clarity of Mind – Once per session, remove all Slights or Corruption whispers from yourself.
*  Voice of Reason – Allies in Presence meters gain +1 die on Social rolls if you’re supporting them.
*  Philosopher’s Insight – You may retroactively declare you foresaw a potential outcome; gain +2 dice on a key roll.