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
164 Medical Ethics
170 Problems in Social Thought
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:
400 Logic and Language

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.