Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy
2007-2008 Academic Year
Philosophy (“love of wisdom”) explores fundamental issues that have intrigued and perplexed human beings for millennia, including the nature of reality, human knowledge and truth, mind and personal identity, and the application of ethical principles to moral problems. The study of philosophy fosters the ability to think critically, to identify and analyze complex problems, to use higher-order reasoning skills through the consistent application of deductive and inductive logical principles, to comprehend multiple perspectives on a specific topic, to communicate effectively and persuasively, and to formulate solutions and evaluate possible outcomes on a wide range of subjects. Students of philosophy learn the value of living an examined life, not only by studying the great thinkers of the past, but also by articulating and defending their own carefully-formulated ideas.
Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy
The major in philosophy consists of 36 semester hours with at least 15 semester hours of advanced courses (6-9 semester hours at the 300-level and 6-9 semester hours at the 400-level). Students completing the philosophy major must take the following courses:
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PHI 153. |
Introduction to Philosophy |
3 semester hours |
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PHI 163. |
Introduction to Logic |
3 semester hours |
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PHI 223. |
Introduction to Ethics |
3 semester hours |
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PHI 310. |
Classical Philosophy |
3 semester hours |
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PHI 311. |
Modern Philosophy |
3 semester hours |
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PHI 390. |
Special Topics in Philosophy (twice on different topics) |
6 semester hours |
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PHI 490. |
Advanced Studies in Philosophy |
3 semester hours |
Students must fulfill the semester hour requirement for the philosophy major by taking at least four courses drawn from the advanced philosophy course offerings. With the approval of the advisor, two of the following courses may also be used to fulfill this semester hour requirement:
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PSC 335. |
Classical Political Thought |
3 semester hours |
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PSC 336. |
Modern Political Thought |
3 semester hours |
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PSC 337. |
Theories of Democracy |
3 semester hours |
Second Major in Philosophy
The second major in philosophy consists of 24 semester hours with at least 12 semester hours of advanced courses. Students completing the second philosophy major must take the following courses:
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PHI 153. |
Introduction to Philosophy |
3 semester hours |
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PHI 163. |
Introduction to Logic |
3 semester hours |
|
PHI 223. |
Introduction to Ethics |
3 semester hours |
In addition, students completing the second philosophy major must take at least one of the following two courses:
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PHI 310. |
Classical Philosophy |
3 semester hours |
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PHI 311. |
Modern Philosophy |
3 semester hours |
In fulfilling the semester hour requirement for the second philosophy major, students must take at least four courses drawn from the advanced philosophy course offerings, including at least six semester hours at the 300-level and at least six semester hours at the 400-level. With the approval of the advisor, two of the following courses may also be used to fulfill this semester hour requirement:
|
PSC 335. |
Classical Political Thought |
3 semester hours |
|
PSC 336. |
Modern Political Thought |
3 semester hours |
|
PSC 337. |
Theories of Democracy |
3 semester hours |