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Philosophy

effective Fall 2000 | current requirements

May be elected as a departmental concentration program

Prerequisites to Concentration. One of Philosophy 181, 182, 202, 232, or 297.. None of these courses counts toward the concentration requirements.

Concentration Program. 25 credits of philosophy are required, including the following:

  1. Logic (Philosophy 303, 296, or 414)
  2. History of Philosophy (Two courses from among: Philosophy 388, 389, 405, 406, 458, 461, 462, 463, and 492)
  3. Value (Either Philosophy 361 (Ethics) or Philosophy 366 (Political Philosophy)
  4. Mind and Reality (Either Philosophy 345 (Language and Mind) or Philosophy 383 (Knowledge and Reality)
  5. Advanced Undergraduate Seminar (Either Philosophy 401 (Honors Seminar) or Philosophy 402 (Undergraduate Seminar)
  6. Two additional courses:
    1. One 400-level course in addition to any used to satisfy the foregoing requirements. This requirement must be met with a 400-level course other than Philosophy 401, 402, 419, 455, 498, or 499
    2. One additional course at the 300-level or higher, such as Philosophy 345 (Language and Mind), Philosophy 383 (Knowledge and Reality), and Philosophy 385 (Continental Philosophy Since 1900)

The courses needed to satisfy these requirements are not always offered every term. Concentrators should plan their programs so that they can be sure to take the courses they need before they can graduate.

Honors Concentration. Qualified students who are interested in an Honors concentration in philosophy should consult a concentration advisor as early as possible. Except in cases where special permission is granted, students must have a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 and a 3.5 average in completed courses in philosophy in order to be eligible for admission. Honors concentrators are required to complete 27 (rather than 24) credits in the concentration, including 401 and 498 or 499, which is taken in the senior year. Before enrolling in 498 or 499, students must submit a thesis proposal for the department's approval. Only students who have written an Honors thesis will be considered for graduation with Honors degrees. Students are admitted to the Honors concentration at the beginning of the junior year (or later) by permission of the Honors concentration advisor.

Advising. Prospective concentrators, especially students contemplating graduate work in philosophy, should consult a concentration advisor as early as possible in order to work out an appropriate, unified program. Appointments are scheduled at the department office. Honors students schedule appointments at the Honors Program Office. Regular consultation hours of departmental faculty can be obtained from the departmental office.

Courses in Philosophy

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