Course Requirements (14 courses)
Basic Prerequisite (1)
Cognitive Skills (1)
- Choose one course from the following list:
History Sequence (3)
Systematic Themes (2)
- Choose two courses from the following list:
300 Level Courses (4)
- Four 300 level Philosophy courses
Electives (2)
- Two courses from any of the Philosophy Department's 200 or 300 level course offerings.
Capstone Seminar (1)
The regular program of courses is supplemented by philosophical symposia and mini-courses featuring prominent philosophers and by departmental colloquia. Each student is expected to consult with his or her departmental advisor on course selection. With departmental permission, a senior may take one course selected from the graduate offerings in philosophy. He or she may take this course on a pass/fail basis. Certain courses in other departments are acceptable equivalents for philosophy credit. Seniors who have a superior record in philosophy may petition to do a Senior Thesis. (Please note that PHL 100 is the prerequisite for all 300-level philosophy courses; it is also the prerequisite for all 200 level cognitive skills courses as well as the 200 level history sequence.)
Open Electives
Open elective credit also is required to meet the minimum graduation requirement of 192 hours. At least 24 quarter hours of which must be taken outside Philosophy.
PHL 100
PHILOSOPHY AND ITS ISSUES
An introduction to basic philosophical concepts, methods, and problems.
PHL 280
CRITICAL THINKING
A study of argumentation as it occurs in everyday life, the media, etc.
PHL 281
BASIC LOGIC
A study of fundamental logical concepts and techniques, methods of argument, and ways of detecting fallacies.
PHL 282
SYMBOLIC LOGIC I
Symbolic Logic
PHL 283
SYMBOLIC LOGIC II
A study of the methods and techniques of formulating and evaluating arguments with the help of symbolic notation. PREREQUISITE(S): PHL 282
PHL 293
ANCIENT PHILOSOPHY
A study of selected thinkers and issues from ancient Greece. PREREQUISITE(S): PHL 100.
PHL 294
MEDIEVAL PHILOSOPHY
A study of selected thinkers and issues from the Medieval period. PREREQUISITE(S): PHL 100
PHL 295
EARLY MODERN PHILOSOPHY
A study of some of the main philosophers and philosophical movements from the 17th and 18th centuries. PREREQUISITE(S):PHL 100
PHL 296
KANT & 19TH CENTURY PHILOSOPHY [FORMERLY PHL 313]
A study of Kant and some of the most influential thinkers of the 19th century. PREREQUISITE(S):PHL 100
PHL 297
20TH CENTURY PHILOSOPHY
A study of selected thinkers and issues from the 20th century. PREREQUISITE(S): PHL 100
PHL 314
SURVEY OF ETHICS
An intensive study of the broad range of the history of and approaches to ethics. PREREQUISITE(S): PHL 100
PHL 315
SURVEY OF POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY
An intensive study of the broad range of the history of and approaches to political philosophy. PREREQUISITE(S):PHL 100
PHL 320
METAPHYSICS
A critical examination of selected metaphysical systems and issues. PREREQUISITE(S): PHL 100
PHL 321
EPISTEMOLOGY
An investigation of some of the central issues in the philosophy of knowledge, including the nature of knowledge, truth and certainty. PREREQUISITE(S): PHL 100
PHL 341
AESTHETICS
A study of the relationship of philosophy and the arts, with a critical appraisal of theories of beauty. PREREQUISITE(S):PHL 100
PHL 391
SENIOR CAPSTONE SEMINAR
A capstone seminar on selected topics in philosophy, that integrates the goals of the liberal studies program.