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Philosophy
The Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy provides students with the rich history of the Western philosophical tradition and the values of free, impartial and disciplined inquiry embodied therein. The major in philosophy fosters skills of critical thinking and clear expression, which are transferable to any field, and integrates philosophical study with other fields through interdisciplinary electives.
Advanced Standing Requirement
To be granted advanced standing, all philosophy majors must have 1) been assigned an advisor in their major; and 2) completed, with a grade of "C" or better, at least one course in each of the areas of history, government, social science and humanities from the General Education Requirements; and 3) completed, with a grade of "C" or better, Phil 39-171 Introduction to Philosophy.
Major in Philosophy
31 hours: B.A. Degree (minor required)
| Core Requirement Courses |
Hours |
| Phil 39-273 |
Introduction to Logic |
3 |
|
*Phil 39-274
OR Phil 39-275
OR Phil 39-276
|
Introduction to EthicsHistorical/Theoretical
Introduction to Ethics: Professional
Introduction to Ethics: Bio-Medical
|
3 |
| Phil 39-376 |
History of Ancient and Medieval Philosophy |
3 |
| Phil 39-377 |
History of Modern and Contemporary Philosophy |
3 |
| Phil 39-570 |
Metaphysics |
3 |
| Phil 39-571 |
Epistemology |
3 |
| Phil 39-401 |
Senior Seminar |
1 |
|
Total Core Hours |
19 |
|
Two courses from each of the following groups:
|
| Group A |
6 |
| Hist 33-542 |
American Ideas |
3 |
| Phil 39-374 |
Philosophy of Religion |
3 |
| Phil 39-475 |
Aesthetics |
3 |
| Phil 39-490 |
Advanced Topics in Philosophy (if appropriate) |
3 |
| Eng 10-525 |
Special Studies (if appropriate) |
3 |
| Sp 29-235 |
Introduction to Classical Rhetoric |
3 |
| Sp 29-330 |
Semantics and Linguistics |
3 |
| Group B |
6 |
| Phil 39-473 |
Philosophical Anthropology |
3 |
| Phil 39-474 |
Philosophy of the Sciences |
3 |
| Phil 39-490 |
Advanced Topics in Philosophy (if appropriate) |
3 |
| Psych 08-423 |
History and Systems of Psychology |
3 |
| Psych 08-473 |
Cognitive Psychology |
3 |
| PolS 34-440 |
Early Western Political Thought |
3 |
| PolS 34-441 |
Modern Western Political Thought |
3 |
| Sci Ed 28-550 |
History of Science and Technology |
3 |
|
Total Hours |
31 |
|
*Cannot be used to fulfill any General Education Requirement
NOTE: Phil 39-490 Advanced Topics in Philosophy cannot be used for the major more than twice. Psych 08-423 and 473 have prerequisite courses determined by their appropriate departments. It is recommended that a student interested in these electives explore the possibility of a minor in these areas.
|
Minor in Philosophy
18 hours
| Required Courses |
Hours |
|
*Phil 39-274
OR Phil 39-275
OR Phil 39-276
|
Introduction to Ethics: Historical/Theoretical
Introduction to Ethics: Professional
Introduction to Ethics: Bio-Medical
|
3 |
| Phil 39-376 |
History of Ancient and Medieval Philosophy OR |
3 |
| Phil 39-377 |
History of Modern and Contemporary Philosophy |
|
| Phil 39-570 |
Metaphysics |
3 |
| Phil 39-571 |
Epistemology |
3 |
|
One elective from each of the groups (A and B) listed in the major requirements, with the following additional options:
|
| Group A |
|
| Phil 39-376 |
History of Ancient and Medieval Philosophy OR |
3 |
| Phil 39-377 |
History of Modern and Contemporary Philosophy |
|
| Group B |
|
| Phil 39-273 |
Introduction to Logic |
3 |
| Total Hours |
18 |
*Cannot be used to fulfill any General Education requirement.
