2020-2021 Undergraduate/Graduate Catalog

Philosophy, B.A.

A minor is required with this major.

Requirements: (39 credits)

Foundation (3 credits)

Any 100 level- PHIL course.

PHIL 100Search in Philosophy

3

PHIL 112Introduction to Philosophy

3

PHIL 121Introduction to Philosophy through Literature

3

PHIL 125Introduction to Philosophy through Popular Culture

3

PHIL 135Nature, Mind, and Science

3

PHIL 144Moral Issues

3

Core (18 credits)

PHIL 221Introduction to Modern Logic

3

PHIL 230Ancient Greek Philosophy

3

PHIL 310Philosophy Research and Writing

3

PHIL 330Early Modern Philosophy

3

PHIL 344Topics in Philosophical & Social Justice

3

or

PHIL 346Theoretical and Practical Ethics

3

PHIL 400Seminar in Philosophy

3

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.

Alternative Traditions (3 credits)

PHIL 250Introduction to Asian Philosophy

3

or

PHIL 260African Philosophy

3

or

PHIL 275Chinese Philosophy

3

or

PHIL 360African-American Philosophy

3

or

PHIL 376Buddhist Philosophy

3

Total Credit Hours: 39