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Philosophy Major
The major consists of nine courses.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| ±Ê±á±õ³¢Ìý2111 | Ancient Philosophy | 1 |
| ±Ê±á±õ³¢Ìý2112 | Modern Philosophy | 1 |
| ±Ê±á±õ³¢Ìý2223 | Logic | 1 |
| Select six additional elective courses in philosophy: | 6 | |
one course with a primary focus on epistemology and metaphysics (Philosophy 1040–1049, 1400–1499, 2400–2499, 3400–3499) | ||
one course with a primary focus on value theory (Philosophy 1030–1039, 1300–1399, 2300–2399, 3300–3399) | ||
at least two courses from the advanced level (3000–3999) | ||
Among the six elective courses, students may count one appropriate course taught in another department, with consultation and approval of the Philosophy Department. Any such course may not count toward any of the requirements above. | ||
Philosophy Minor
The minor consists of five courses.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| Select one of the following courses: | 1 | |
±Ê±á±õ³¢Ìý2111 | Ancient Philosophy | |
±Ê±á±õ³¢Ìý2112 | Modern Philosophy | |
±Ê±á±õ³¢Ìý2223 | Logic | |
| Select one philosophy course from the intermediate level (2000–2969) or from the advanced level (3000-3999). | 1 | |
| Select one philosophy course from the advanced level (3000–3999). | 1 | |
| Select two additional philosophy electives from any level. | 2 | |
Additional Information and Department Policies
- Unless an exception is made by the department, a course that counts toward the major or minor must be taken for a letter grade (not Credit/D/Fail), and the student must earn a grade of C- or better.
- Topics in first-year writing seminars change from time to time but are restricted in scope and make no pretense to being an introduction to the whole field of philosophy. They are topics in which contemporary debate is lively, and as yet unsettled, and to which contributions are often being made by more than one field of learning.
- First-year writing seminars count toward the major and minor.
- Introductory courses are open to all students regardless of year and count toward the major. They do not presuppose any background in philosophy and are good first courses.
- Two semesters of independent study or honors project may count toward the major with departmental approval and two semesters of work are required to earn honors in philosophy. One semester may count toward the minor with departmental approval.Â
- Although courses numbered in the 3000s are advanced seminars primarily intended for majors in philosophy, adequately prepared students from other fields are also welcome. Besides stated prerequisites, at least one 2000-level course in philosophy is a helpful preparation.
- Of the nine courses require