Majors & Minors
The requirements for the major in philosophy embody two goals. The first is that the student learn, through close work with primary sources, the ideas of the major philosophers. The second is that the student develop and practice techniques of critical analysis and constructive skills. In fulfilling the requirements, the philosophy major gains a thorough grounding in the key areas of the discipline and also develops critical and creative philosophical skills.
Requirements for the Philosophy Major
Logic: PHI-103
Metaphysics and Epistemology: two courses, at least one of which must be at the 300-level (among 217, 230, 310, 325)
Ethics: two courses, at least one of which must be at the 300-level (among 212, 304, 318)
History of Philosophy: any two of 206, 208, 209
Three additional philosophy courses, at least one of which must be at the 300- or 400-level.
Depending on topic, 280 and 380 may count towards a specific requirement within the major.
The minimum number of courses required for the Major in Philosophy is 10.
Students may count Political Science 107 toward the major.
Requirements for the Philosophy Minor
Logic: PHI-103
Metaphysics and Epistemology: one course (among 217, 230, 310, 325)
Ethics: one course (among 212, 304, 318)
History of Philosophy: two courses (among 206, 208, 209)
Two additional philosophy courses, one of which must be at the 300- or 400-level.
Depending on topic, 280 and 380 may count towards a specific requirement within the minor.
The minimum number of courses for a philosophy minor is seven.
Students may count Political Science 107 toward the minor.