Requirements for the Major (36 credits)

I. Core (24 credits)

Complete all of the following:

• course - Introduction to Philosophy

• course - Introduction to Ethics

• course - History of Ancient and Medieval Philosophy

• course - History of Modern Philosophy

• course - Introduction to Logic

• course - Theory of Knowledge OR course - Problems of Metaphysics

II. Upper-Level Electives (8 credits)

• course - Ethics and Society

• course - Bio-Medical Ethics

• course - Analytic Philosophy

• course - The Shattering of Reason: From Hegel to Nietzsche

• course - Theory of Knowledge

• course - Problems of Metaphysics

• course - Philosophy of Mind

• course - Philosophy of Religion

• course - Philosophy of Law

• course - Aesthetics

• course - Environmental Aesthetics

• course - Selected Topics in Philosophy

• course - Symbolic Logic

• course - Seminar in the History of Philosophy

• course - Independent Study in Philosophy

• course - Specialized Honors I

• course - Specialized Honors II

III. Capstone (4 credits)

• course - The Meaning of Life

Notes

Students majoring in philosophy should take courses in other departments that are particularly relevant to their own philosophic interests and should consult their major adviser when they select their courses. Students should gain some proficiency in a foreign language if they wish to go on to do graduate work in philosophy.