The Major
Requirements
Students who major in Philosophy must complete at least 10 courses in philosophy, including at least 7 300-level or above, and including the following:
1. One course in logic; for example:
- 110 Introduction to Logic
- 310 Intermediate Logic
2. One course in value theory; for example:
- 160 Introduction to Ethics
- 163 Business Ethics
- 164 Medical Ethics
- 170 Problems in Social Thought
- 180 Death and the Meaning of Life
- 343 Philosophy of Art
3. One course in History (A); for example:
- 320 History of Ancient Philosophy
- 328 Plato and Aristotle
- 329 Medieval Philosophy
4. One course in History (B); for example:
- 321 History of Modern Philosophy
- 330 Continental Rationalism
- 331 British Empiricism
5. Two courses in metaphysics and epistemology; for example:
- 341 Introduction to Metaphysics
- 342 Introduction to Epistemology
- 346 Introduction to Philosophy of Language
- 353 Introduction to Philosophy of Science
- 355 Introduction to Philosophy of Mind
- 383 Introduction to Philosophy of Religion
6. Integrative Experience course:
- 500 Contemporary Problems
7. Junior Year Writing course; one of the followin:
- 400 Logic and Language
- 401 Writing in Philosophy
Note: Phil 400 and 500 also count towards the seven 300-level-or-above-courses requirement.
For the Departmental Honors Program
Students must, in addition to meeting these major requirements, maintain a high grade point average, complete an advanced course in logic and two departmental honors courses, and write an honors thesis. For details, consult the Director of Undergraduate Studies.