Philosophy, leading to a B.A. degree

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Major Requirements

A major in philosophy consists of nine courses, including:

One Logic course (PHL 211 Formal Logic recommended)
One course in the History of Philosophy (normally PHL 221 Ancient Greek Philosophy or PHL 223 Modern Philosophy )
One Ethics and Social Theory course
One Global Philosophies course
One Contemporary Areas and Movements course
One CUE Seminar
Three Electives

Note:

No more than one Introductory course may be counted towards the major.

A minimum of two courses must be taken at the 300 level.

Students who major in Philosophy may choose elective courses as they see fit. However, students who wish to pursue a concentration may use their electives to satisfy the requirements for a designated concentration or a self-designed concentration.

Students are strongly advised to complete several courses at the 200 level before taking any 300 level course or Seminar.

Elective Concentrations

Concentration in the Philosophy of Science and Medicine

It is recommended that students who choose this concentration take PHL 211 - Formal Logic to satisfy their Logic requirement. In addition, students pursuing this concentration will choose three courses from the following:

PHL 229 - Phenomenology Course unit(s): 1
PHL 237 - Philosophy of Science Course unit(s): 1
PHL 241 - Biomedical Ethics Course unit(s): 1
PHL 246 - Environmental Philosophy Course unit(s): 1
PHL 249 - Neuroethics Course unit(s): 1
PHL 328, 338 - Philosophy of Mind Course unit(s): 1
PHL 331, 336 - Evidence and Inference Course unit(s): 1
PHL 332 - The Fabric of Reality Course unit(s): 1

Concentration in Ethics, Law, and Justice

It is recommended that students who choose this concentration take PHL 221 - Ancient Greek Philosophy to satisfy their History requirement. In addition, students pursuing this concentration will choose three courses from the following:

PHL 105 - Conduct & Character Course unit(s): 1 OR
PHL 106 - Individual & Society Course unit(s): 1 (not both)
PHL 227 - Philosophy of Feminism Course unit(s): 1
PHL 236 - Philosophy & the Arts Course unit(s): 1
PHL 239 - Political Philosophy Course unit(s): 1
PHL 241 - Biomedical Ethics Course unit(s): 1
PHL 242 - Law & Morality Course unit(s): 1
PHL 244, 245 - Business Ethics Course unit(s): 1
PHL 246 - Environmental Philosophy Course unit(s): 1
PHL 249 - Neuroethics Course unit(s): 1
PHL 251 - Philosophies of China Course unit(s): 1
PHL 333, 334 - Ethics Course unit(s): 1

NOTE

Students who wish to emphasize political theory and law are encouraged to consider the Program in Philosophy/Political Thought, leading to a B.A. degree

Where there is compelling academic reason, students may petition the department chair to make a substitution to these concentrations.

Self-Designed Concentrations

In consultation with their advisor and the department chair, students may create their own concentration. Self-designed concentrations will consist of at least three courses unified by a single philosophical concept, theme, or approach. For example, a student might pursue a concentration in Asian Philosophy, the History of Philosophy, or Continental Philosophy.