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PHILOSOPHY

Philosophy is the oldest, broadest, and most fundamental form of inquiry. Some philosophical questions have to do with the understanding of ourselves and whatever else there may be. Others focus upon the nature of different forms of knowledge and experience, and upon ethical issues and problems of value. The study of philosophy is one of the most important elements in a good liberal education. It also improves one's ability to think clearly, and to construct, analyze, and criticize arguments of any kind. The major and minor are sponsored by the Department of Philosophy.

MAJOR IN SCIENCES AND LETTERS CURRICULUM

Degree title: Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts and Sciences

Minimum required major and supporting course work normally equates to 44-50 hours including at least 30 hours of Philosophy courses

General education: The LAS General Education requirements (see page 130) are set up so that students automatically complete the Campus General Education requirements. The exceptions to this are the Campus Composition II and the Western Cultures requirements which must also be completed.

Minimum hours required for graduation: 120 hours

Departmental distinction: Eligibility for distinction may be pursued by either: (1) the thesis option, which requires at least 30 hours of philosophy courses (including 5 advanced courses), a grade-point average of 3.0 in all philosophy courses, and writing a thesis, or (2) the course work option, which requires 38 hours of philosophy (including 8 advanced courses) and a 3.5 grade-point average in all philosophy courses. For further information, inquire in the department office.

HOURS
REQUIREMENTS

30
Philosophy courses¹ including:

PHIL 102-Logic and Reasoning, or PHIL 202-Symbolic Logic²

PHIL 203-Ancient Philosophy

PHIL 206-Early Modern Philosophy

PHIL 321-Moral Philosophy

At least 12 hours of course work in philosophy beyond the 100 level (including at least three 300-level courses) in addition to the core courses.

12
A student may select either of two types of programs of supporting course work and should work out a specific program of the type chosen with the help and approval of a departmental adviser. Twelve hours minimum. Select from:

Option I: Intensive study in another discipline. Courses normally beyond the 100 level in one other discipline. Most approved minors satisfy this requirement.

or

Option II: A special program of study built around a unifying theme or topic. Course work outside philosophy in one or more other discipline(s), normally beyond the 100 level, together with one or more philosophy course(s) related to the theme or topic. The program may focus upon a historical period, a certain subject (e.g., language, politics, science, religion, art), or a particular philosophical problem, with outside course work in appropriate disciplines.

6-8
Western civilization general education sequence, select from:

HIST 110-Composition II/Western Civilization from Antiquity to 1660 or HIST 111-Western Civilization from Antiquity to 1660

and

HIST 112-Western Civilization from 1660 to the Present or HIST 113-Composition II/Western Civilization from 1660 to the Present

or

C LIT 141-Masterpieces of Western Culture I and C LIT 142-Masterpieces of Western Culture, II

or

PHIL 108-The Sacred Mind: Religion and Society in Western Thought from Antiquity to the Enlightenment

and

PHIL 109-The Secular Mind: Religion and Society in Western Thought from the Enlightenment to the Present

Twelve hours advanced level (300 and approved 200) courses in the major must be taken on this campus.

All foreign language requirements must be satisfied.

A Major Plan of Study Form must be completed and submitted to the LAS Student Affairs Office before the end of the fifth semester (60-75 hours). Please see your adviser.

1. If possible, students should take these courses prior to the senior year. Substitutions may be made only with the approval of the chair of the department.

2. Those considering graduate work in philosophy should take PHIL 202.

MINOR IN PHILOSOPHY

HOURS REQUIREMENTS

4 PHIL 203-Ancient philosophy

4 PHIL 206-Early Modern Philosophy

12 Four other Philosophy courses, including at least two at the 300 level

20 Total

HOURS	REQUIREMENTS
30	Philosophy courses¹ including:
	PHIL 102-Logic and Reasoning, or PHIL 202-Symbolic Logic²
	PHIL 203-Ancient Philosophy
	PHIL 206-Early Modern Philosophy
	PHIL 321-Moral Philosophy
	At least 12 hours of course work in philosophy beyond the 100 level (including at least three 300-level courses) in addition to the core courses.
12	A student may select either of two types of programs of supporting course work and should work out a specific program of the type chosen with the help and approval of a departmental adviser. Twelve hours minimum. Select from:
	Option I: Intensive study in another discipline. Courses normally beyond the 100 level in one other discipline. Most approved minors satisfy this requirement.
	or
	Option II: A special program of study built around a unifying theme or topic. Course work outside philosophy in one or more other discipline(s), normally beyond the 100 level, together with one or more philosophy course(s) related to the theme or topic. The program may focus upon a historical period, a certain subject (e.g., language, politics, science, religion, art), or a particular philosophical problem, with outside course work in appropriate disciplines.
6-8	Western civilization general education sequence, select from:
	HIST 110-Composition II/Western Civilization from Antiquity to 1660 or HIST 111-Western Civilization from Antiquity to 1660
	and
	HIST 112-Western Civilization from 1660 to the Present or HIST 113-Composition II/Western Civilization from 1660 to the Present
	or
	C LIT 141-Masterpieces of Western Culture I and C LIT 142-Masterpieces of Western Culture, II
	or
	PHIL 108-The Sacred Mind: Religion and Society in Western Thought from Antiquity to the Enlightenment
	and
	PHIL 109-The Secular Mind: Religion and Society in Western Thought from the Enlightenment to the Present