Majoring in Philosophy
Required Courses
One of the following two:
20200: Introduction to Logic (3 cr.)
20100: Logical Reasoning (3 cr.)
Both of the following two:
30500: History of Philosophy I (3 cr.)
30600: History of Philosophy II (3 cr.)
Elective Courses
Five additional courses in Philosophy
The following courses are strongly recommended: Phil 30700: Metaphysics and
Epistemology; Phil 30800: Ethics; Phil 30900: Social and Political Philosophy;
Phil 32100: Symbolic Logic
Two related electives in other departments
Related courses may be taken in such areas as Art, Biology, Economics, English,
History, Political Science, Psychology, and Sociology. Consult the Department Chair or
a Department advisor in selecting such courses.
For a total of 30 credits
After completion of core requirements, there should be ample credits to be distributed between a concentration program and free electives. Students should consult the Department Chair or a Department Advisor to identify a concentration program best suited to their academic interests (e.g. in natural and/or social science, logic and mathematics, ethical theory, law, etc.). Students should choose free electives not only as a supplement to their concentration program, but as an opportunity to pursue their intellectual interests and broaden their perspectives. Students may also jointly major in Philosophy and another discipline, such as English, History, Physics or Psychology.
