Philosophy: Concentration in Philosophy, Politics and Society

Courses Required for the Major (33 credits)

One Introductory Course in Philosophy

Students are encouraged to take:

• PHILO 10600 - Philosophy, Politics and Society

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)

Political Philosophy (3 cr.)

• PHILO 24600 - Political Philosophy (W)

Social Philosophy (3 cr.)

• PHILO 24800 - International Ethics (W)

•            -or-

• PHILO 25000 - Problems of Ethics and Society (W)

Intensive Study of a major philosopher, preferably concerning their political and/or social ideas (3 cr.)

offered under PHILO 38000 Major Figures in Philosophy (W)  

Study of Recent Issues in Political and Social Philosophy ( 3 cr.)

• PHILO 34600 - Contemporary Theories of Justice (W)

Electives (9 cr.)

chosen from 200- and 300-level PHIL courses (excluding PHILO 20400 , but including PHILO 17000  ); 6 credits of this requirement may be taken from the nondepartmental courses listed below. It is also recommended that 3 credits be taken on philosophical approaches to class, race, or gender; the following philosophy courses satisfy this recommendation: PHILO 31900 Marxist and Critical Theory (W)  ,PHILO 22600 African-American Philosophy (W)  , or PHILO 23000 - Feminism: Philosophical Theory and Practice (W).

Elective courses recommended for students with particular interests

Elective credits should be carefully chosen to focus students’ programs on their present interests and future needs. The following courses are recommended for students with particular interests.

Note:

Certain new, ad hoc, or independent study courses may be taken in partial satisfaction of requirements listed above, if they are approved by the Philosophy, Politics and Society major concentration adviser.

Degree Map

Degree Map for Philosophy: Politics and Society