Philosophy Major, B.A.
The philosophy major introduces students to the major figures and important philosophical issues in the contemporary world as well as to those in the world’s philosophical traditions.
Requirements for the Major
The major requires a minimum of 30 credits in philosophy at the 200 level or above, as well as a minimum of 15 credits at the 300 level or above, including the following philosophy courses:
Required:
Ethical Theory and Context: Take at least two of the following:
Philosophical Traditions: Take at least three of the following:
| PLRL 205 | Classical Religion & Philosophy | 3.0 |
| PHIL 305 | Great Figures in Western Political Thought | 3.0 |
| PHIL 307 | History of Philosophy: The Ancient World to the Renaissance | 3.0 |
| PHIL 308 | History of Philosophy: The Early Modern Era to the 20th Century | 3.0 |
| PHIL 360 | Topics in Ancient Greek Philosophy | 3.0 |
| REL 233 | Eastern Religions | 3.0 |
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| PSCI 332 | Ancient Medieval Political Thought | 3.0 |
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| PSCI 333 | Modern Political Thought | 3.0 |
Three electives, ensuring at least 15 total credits in the major consists of 300-level or 400-level courses
| | Any PHIL or PL class as long as it is not already being used to fill a requirement in a category above | |
| HON 318/MUSC 318 | Theory and Practice in the Arts: The Philosophy of Music | 3.0 |
| PSCI 304 | Philanthropy and Civic Life | 3.0 |
| PSCI 332 | Ancient Medieval Political Thought | 3.0 |
| PSCI 333 | Modern Political Thought | 3.0 |
Department faculty urge students who wish to pursue graduate study in philosophy to take more than the minimum number of hours required to complete a major.