Philosophy: Standard Concentration

Courses Required for the Major (33 credits)

One of the following (3 cr.)

• PHILO 10100 - Introduction to Philosophy
• PHILO 10400 - Introduction to Ethics and Moral Judgment
• PHILO 10600 - Philosophy, Politics and Society

1. Logic (3 cr.)

• PHILO 17000 - Introduction to Logic and Scientific Method

•                            -or-

• PHILO 27500 - Symbolic Logic

2. History of Philosophy (9 cr.)

• PHILO 21200 - Classical Greek Philosophy: Plato and Aristotle (W)
• PHILO 21500 - Foundations of Modern Philosophy (W)
• PHILO 31800 - Revolutions in Modern Philosophy (W)

3. Ethics, Politics and Aesthetics (3 cr.)

any course from

• PHILO 24400 - Moral Philosophy (W)
• PHILO 24600 - Political Philosophy (W)
• PHILO 25800 - Aesthetics (W)

4. Metaphysics and Epistemology (3 cr.)

any course from

• PHILO 36000 - Metaphysics (W)
• PHILO 36200 - Theory of Knowledge (W)
• PHILO 36400 - Philosophy of Language (W)
• PHILO 36600 - Philosophy of Mind (W)
• PHILO 37800 - Philosophy of Biology (W)
• PHILO 37900 - Philosophy of Science (W)

5. Intensive Study of a Major Philosopher (3 cr.)

any course from those offered under PHILO 38000 Major Figures in Philosophy (W)  

6. Additional Required Credits (9 cr.)

Chosen in consultation with an adviser. Students are required to select at least one course (3 cr.) at the 300-level. Also they are encouraged to select courses that acquaint them with philosophic traditions other than the dominant Western ones.

Degree Map

Degree Map for Philosophy BA