Philosophy
and Religion
Department | Philosophy
Program | Religion Program | Philosophy
Courses | Religion
Courses
B.A. Degree with a Major
in Philosophy
The major in Philosophy is designed to acquaint students
with each of the discipline’s traditional areas
of investigation (logic, ethics, metaphysics), with significant
texts and thinkers from the long history of philosophy,
and with some contemporary work in the field. The advanced
seminars in Philosophy focus on contemporary philosophic
issues and provide opportunity for development of informed,
adequate responses to philosophic questions that are
based on rigorous reasoning, previous study, and relevant
research in the discipline.
A
major in Philosophy is achieved by the completion of
the following requirements, in addition to the General
Education and electives required for a degree:
Required
Core Courses—PHI 305; either PHI 310
or 315; PHI 214; either PHI 106 or 218; and PHI 380
Required
Distribution Courses—At least three
additional PHI course credits, chosen in consultation
with the Department, two of which must be above the
100 level
Required Capstone
Course—PHI 480
Exploring the Major—Students
considering Philosophy as a major should begin exploring
the discipline through any of several introductory courses,
choosing one or more that most appeals to them. Except
for PHI 106 or 218, any 100-level or 200-level course
can serve this purpose.
Admission to
the Major—No special curricular requirements
must be met for admission to the Philosophy major.
Course
Sequencing Considerations (in order to complete degree
requirements within eight terms)—There are
no mandatory course sequences for this major. However,
students who already have decided to major in Philosophy
should complete PHI 106 or PHI 218 as soon as possible.
Also, PHI 214 or PHI 305 are good choices for those who
already have decided on a Philosophy major. PHI 380 and
PHI 480 (offered every Spring Term) meet jointly as one
course; thus, Philosophy majors take two seminars in
Philosophy.
Proficiency Requirements for Retention
in and Completion of the Major—In addition to completing
specific course requirements, each student must satisfy
departmental standards for written and oral communication.
Other Considerations
or Recommendations—Those considering
graduate study in Philosophy should complete PHI 218,
study a foreign language (which can be used to fulfill
the International Perspective in General Education),
and, in consultation with Philosophy faculty, develop
and complete an Independent Study in Philosophy (390/490A
or 390/490B). Through course offerings and in other ways,
Philosophy faculty assist students interested in the
study of law. For guidance in preparing for law school,
see Dr. Robert Hoag, the Pre-Law Coordinator, and Pre-Law of
this Catalog.
Curriculum Guide
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