About the Program
Professor: Thomas Magnell
Associate Professor: Erik Anderson (chair), Seung-Kee Lee
To study philosophy is to embark on conceptual exploration. Philosophers seek rational answers to enduring questions about knowledge, reality, value, thought, and language. From the time of Socrates to the present day, philosophers have examined fundamental presuppositions of science, morality, governance, and art. Philosophy demands close thought. It fosters careful argumentation and clear writing.
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Requirements for the Major (36 credits)
I. Required Courses (20 credits)
PHIL 1/Introduction to Philosophy (4)
PHIL 4/Introduction to Ethics (4)
PHIL 13/Introduction to Logic (4)
PHIL 36/History of Ancient and Medieval Philosophy (4)
PHIL 38/History of Modern Philosophy (4)
II. Either PHIL 113/Analytic Philosophy (4) or PHIL 135/Seminar in Contemporary Philosophy (4)
III. Either PHIL 118/Theory of Knowledge (4) or PHIL 119/Problems of Metaphysics (4)
IV. Two additional upper-level, 4-credit philosophy courses (8 credits)
Recommended: Students majoring in philosophy should take courses in other departments that are particularly relevant to their own philosophic interests and should consult their major adviser when they select their courses. Students should gain some proficiency in a foreign language if they wish to go on to do graduate work in philosophy.
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Requirements for the Minor (24 credits)
I. Required Courses (8 credits)
PHIL 1/Introduction to Philosophy (4)
PHIL 4/Introduction to Ethics (4)
II. Four other 4-credit courses in philosophy at the intermediate and upper level, at least two of which must be at the upper level (16 credits). The courses must be selected in consultation with the department.
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