Major
Required Courses (11):
- PHI 100 Introduction to Philosophy
- PHI 202 Ethics
- PHI 340 Metaphysics
- Four Courses in the History of Philosophy (one course from each era):
- Ancient Philosophy: PHI 350 Plato OR PHI 354
- Medieval Philosophy: PHI 355 Augustine and Aquinas OR PHI 359
- Modern Philosophy: PHI 360 Early Modern Philosophy (strong>OR PHI 369
- Contemporary Philosophy: PHI 370 Existential Thought OR PHI 389
- Two upper level courses in Philosophy (300 – 400 level)
- Two further courses from any of the Philosophy course offerings.
The Department recommends that majors satisfy the Writing Emphasis Core Curriculum requirement with an intermediate level Philosophy course, usually PHI 202 Ethics (WE). This course should be taken early in one’s curriculum, in the sophomore year when possible.
As graduate students in Philosophy are expected to develop a proficiency in one or more foreign language (French, German, Greek, or Latin), Philosophy majors are encouraged to begin developing their competency here at the College.
Students considering graduate study in Philosophy are encouraged to contact the Department’s Graduate Advisor, Prof. Patrick Corrigan, during or before the junior year.
Minor in Philosophy
The minor in Philosophy is designed to strengthen any major, broaden the student’s background, and enable the student to see his/her subject in perspective.
Required Courses (6):
- PHI 100 Introduction to Philosophy
- One Intermediate Philosophy course (200 level)
- Two History of Philosophy courses
- Ancient Philosophy: PHI 350 Plato OR PHI 354
- Medieval Philosophy: PHI 355 Augustine and Aquinas OR PHI 359
- Modern Philosophy: PHI 360 Early Modern Philosophy OR PHI 369
- Contemporary Philosophy: PHI 370 Early Existential Thought OR PHI 389
- Two further courses from the Philosophy offerings
The minor program is planned in consultation with a member of the Department, taking into consideration the student’s major and interests, and subject to the approval of the Department Chairperson.