Philosophy Major

Requirements

The minimum requirement for a major is 10 semester courses in philosophy.

History of Philosophy
PHIL 225
Ancient Philosophy
or PHIL 230
 Medieval Philosophy
PHIL 235
Early Modern Philosophy
or PHIL 241
 Modern Philosophy
Theoretical Philosophy
Select one of the following:
PHIL 201
Metaphysics
PHIL 245
Phenomenology
PHIL 261
Philosophy Of Mind
PHIL 271
Philosophy of Science
PHIL 272
Philosophy Of Biology
Practical Philosophy
Select one of the following:
PHIL 204
Ethics
PHIL 207
Foundations Of Ethics
PHIL 247
Environmental Political Philosophy
PHIL 249
Environmental Ethics
PHIL 250
Medical Ethics
PHIL 260
Philosophy Of Art
PHIL 265
Political Philosophy
PHIL 267
Contemporary Political Philosophy
Logic
PHIL 215
Symbolic Logic
PHIL 242
Logic & Language
Seminars
Two advanced seminars (300-level) regardless of topic.

Students should work closely with their advisor and consult with the department Chair to determine how these requirements are best fulfilled in conjunction with their individual interests. Students are encouraged to satisfy their 200 level major requirements as early as possible within their program of study.