Philosophy, B.A.

Course Descriptions

Requirements 2016 – Current

A minor is required for this major. For previous department requirements, click here

Foundation (3 credits):

Any 100 level- PHIL course:

• PHIL 100 Search in Philosophy

• PHIL 112 Introduction to Philosophy

• PHIL 125 Introduction to Philosophy through Popular Culture

• PHIL 135 Nature, Mind, and Science

• PHIL 144 Moral Issues

Core (18 credits):

• PHIL 221 Introduction to Modern Logic

• PHIL 230 Ancient Greek Philosophy

• PHIL 310 Philosophy Research and Writing

• PHIL 330 Early Modern Philosophy

• PHIL 344 Topics in Philosophical & Social Justice or PHIL 346 Theoretical and Practical Ethics

• PHIL 400 Seminar in Philosophy

Alternative Traditions (3 credits):

• PHIL 250 Introduction to Asian Philosophy

• PHIL 260 African Philosophy

• PHIL 275 Chinese Philosophy

• PHIL 360 African-American Philosophy

• PHIL 376 Buddhist Philosophy

Electives (15 credits):

• 9 additional credits of upper level PHIL courses,

• AND 6 additional credits of courses with the designators PHIL, REL, AFAM, PES or other courses approved by the Philosophy Department Chair.

Total Credit Hours: 39