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 (12 credits)

course - Ethics and Society
course - Bio-Medical Ethics
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 - The Meaning of Life
course - Symbolic Logic
course - Seminar in the History of Philosophy
course - Independent Study in Philosophy
course - Specialized Honors I
course - Specialized Honors II

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.

PHIL - Philosophy Major

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