There are two different paths through the philosophy major, each with different requirements. The regular philosophy major offers a balanced foundation across major areas of philosophical study. The integrative major allows students to integrate their philosophy major with complementary academic or professional interests and offers a more customized approach.
Regular major
-9 courses total, 8 requirements
-Phil 240 Formal Logic
-3 level III seminars
-4 level II distribution requirements (one in each category below):
Metaphysics & Epistemology
PHIL 241: Philosophical Theology
PHIL 244: Philosophy of Science
PHIL 246: Space and Time
PHIL 231: Philosophy of Mind
Value Theory
PHIL 243: Aesthetics
PHIL 225: Introduction to PPE (Philosophy, Politics, and Economics)
PHIL 250: Biomedical Ethics
PHIL 251: Science, Ethics, and Religion
PHIL 252: Ethics and the Good Life
PHIL 253: Democracy: Rule of the Ignorant?
PHIL 254: Law, Politics, and Morality
PHIL 256: Friendship, Love, and the Good Life
PHIL 257: Environmental Ethics
PHIL 258: Ethics, Economics, and the Marketplace
PHIL 278: Moral Theory
III. History of Western Philosophy
PHIL 235: Ancient Greek Philosophy
PHIL 236: History of Modern Philosophy
Expanding Perspectives (satisfied by level II or level III)
PHIL 245: Philosophy and Feminism
PHIL 249: Asian Philosophy
PHIL 255: Race and Social Justice
PHIL 371, 372, 372, 374, or 375 (if devoted to a topic that satisfies category IV)
Integrative major
7 Philosophy courses
– must include Phil 235 Ancient Greek Philosophy or Phil 236 History of Modern Philosophy
– must include two level III seminars
3 courses from another department or program:
– courses must be at level II or level III
– A one-page rationale, explaining how the student’s 3 chosen non-philosophy courses complement their study in philosophy. Students should consult with the Philosophy Department Chair before writing this.
-To choose the integrative major, students should declare as a regular philosophy major, and then complete the integrative major form below after consulting with the Department Chair.