Philosophy, B.A.

1. One semester of logic

• PHL 102 - Introduction to Logic (4)
• PHL 107 - Introduction to Symbolic Logic (4) is strongly recommended, especially for those considering graduate work in philosophy
• PHL 370 - Advanced Symbolic Logic (4)

2. One semester of ethics

• PHL 103 - Introduction to Ethics (4)
• PHL 313 - Social Good and Respect in Moral Theory (4)
• PHL 314 - Ethics, Language and Reality (4)

3. Two semesters in history of Western philosophy

• PHL 204 - Ancient Greek Philosophy (4)
• PHL 206 - Early Modern Philosophy (4)

4. One semester of recent American philosophy

• PHL 308 - Twentieth Century British and American Philosophy (4)
• PHL 329 - Philosophy of Science (4)
• PHL 333 - Theories of Knowledge (4)
• PHL 340 - Metaphysics (4)
• PHL 437 - Philosophy of Mind (4)
• PHL 475 - Philosophy of Language (4)

5. At least 20 credits in PHL courses numbered 300 or above.

6. Required course

• PHL 465 - Seminar on a Philosophical Topic (4) satisfies the university general education requirement for the capstone course in the major

Note

A student may substitute other courses for any of the above with the permission of the department chairperson. Students planning to apply for graduate work in philosophy should meet with a faculty member to discuss additional appropriate course work.

1. One semester of logic

• PHL 102 - Introduction to Logic (4)
• PHL 107 - Introduction to Symbolic Logic (4)
• PHL 370 - Advanced Symbolic Logic (4)

2. One semester of ethics

• PHL 103 - Introduction to Ethics (4)
• PHL 313 - Social Good and Respect in Moral Theory (4)
• PHL 314 - Ethics, Language and Reality (4)

3. One semester of metaphysics/epistemology

• PHL 204 - Ancient Greek Philosophy (4)
• PHL 205 - Medieval Philosophy (4)
• PHL 206 - Early Modern Philosophy (4)
• PHL 308 - Twentieth Century British and American Philosophy (4)
• PHL 329 - Philosophy of Science (4)
• PHL 333 - Theories of Knowledge (4)
• PHL 340 - Metaphysics (4)
• PHL 401 - Study of a Major Philosopher (4)
• PHL 437 - Philosophy of Mind (4)

4. 20 credits in LIN or ALS courses, including

• LIN 201 - Introduction to Linguistics (4)
• LIN 303 - Introduction to Phonology (4)
• LIN 304 - Introduction to Syntax (4)

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• LIN 403 - Phonological Theory (4) or
• LIN 404 - Syntactic Theory (4)

5. Required course

• LIN 307 - Introduction to Semantics (4) or
• LIN 407 - Semantic Theory (4)

1. One semester of logic

• PHL 102 - Introduction to Logic (4)
• PHL 107 - Introduction to Symbolic Logic (4)
• PHL 370 - Advanced Symbolic Logic (4)

2. One semester of ethics

• PHL 103 - Introduction to Ethics (4)
• PHL 313 - Social Good and Respect in Moral Theory (4)
• PHL 314 - Ethics, Language and Reality (4)

3. One semester of metaphysics/epistemology

• PHL 204 - Ancient Greek Philosophy (4)
• PHL 205 - Medieval Philosophy (4)
• PHL 206 - Early Modern Philosophy (4)
• PHL 308 - Twentieth Century British and American Philosophy (4)
• PHL 329 - Philosophy of Science (4)
• PHL 333 - Theories of Knowledge (4)
• PHL 340 - Metaphysics (4)
• PHL 401 - Study of a Major Philosopher (4)
• PHL 437 - Philosophy of Mind (4)

Note

For a modified major in philosophy with a minor in South Asian studies, students should see the Center for International Studies section of the catalog for the minor requirements. For a modified major in philosophy with a concentration in religious studies, students must include PHL 325  and are encouraged to take PHL 350 . They should also consult Other Academic Options, Concentration in Religious Studies for the concentration requirements.