Philosophy, B.A.

Program Learning Goals in Philosophy

Students will:

Write and speak knowledgeably about central aspects of and problems within the history of philosophy, as well as about philosophy’s major historical figures.
Critically evaluate arguments and evidence.
Understand the relationship between philosophy and other academic disciplines.
Develop the skills necessary to engage critically with contemporary social issues.

Major Requirements

36 credit hours (30 beyond Core requirements):

Core Major Requirements (9 credit hours)

PL 205	FORMAL LOGIC	3
PL 300	METHODS IN PHILOSOPHY	3

PL 450	SEMINAR	3
	or
PL 495	SENIOR THESIS	3

History of Philosophy - 19th century and earlier (6 credit hours)

Two courses from:

PL 210	ANCIENT GREEK PHILOSOPHY	3
PL 220	MEDIEVAL PHILOSOPHY	3
PL 225	MEDIEVAL PHILOSOPHY AND LOGIC	3
PL 240	17TH- AND 18TH-CENTURY EUROPEAN PHILOSOPHY	3
PL 245	19TH-CENTRY EUROPEAN PHILOSOPHY	3
PL 255	MARXISM AND CRITICAL THEORY	3
PL 256	NIETZSCHE	3

Philosophical Traditions (6 credit hours)

Two courses from:

PL 250	CONTINENTAL PHILOSOPHY	3
PL 260	AMERICAN PHILOSOPHY	3
PL 265	EXISTENTIALISM AND PHENOMENOLOGY	3
PL 270	ANALYTIC PHILOSOPHY	3
PL 275	RECENT AND CONTEMPORARY PHILOSOPHY	3
PL 280	MAJOR MORAL PHILOSOPHERS	3
PL 285	AFRICAN PHILOSOPHY	3
PL 286	ASIAN AND COMPARATIVE PHILOSOPHY	3
PL 289	SOCIAL AND POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY	3

Philosophical Topics (6 credit hours)

Two courses from PL 301 through 399

Philosophy Electives (9 credit hours)

Students should work closely with their advisors when selecting courses for the major. No matter students’ career or educational aspirations upon graduation, the Department of Philosophy offers courses that are relevant to the particular careers and/or further education that students will pursue. Students should convey their aspirations to their advisors, who can help them choose appropriate courses.

Borromeo Seminary Institute Major in Philosophy

Major Requirements

36 credit hours

PL 210	ANCIENT GREEK PHILOSOPHY	3
PL 225	MEDIEVAL PHILOSOPHY AND LOGIC	3
PL 240	17TH- AND 18TH-CENTURY EUROPEAN PHILOSOPHY	3
PL 246	19TH AND 20TH-CENTURY PHILOSOPHY	3
PL 300	METHODS IN PHILOSOPHY	3
PL 304	PHILOSOPHY OF HUMAN PERSON	3
PL 308	PHILOSOPHY OF GOD	3
PL 368	ETHICAL THEORY	3
PL 391	WHAT DOES SCIENCE PROVE?	3
PL 395	METAPHYSICS (THEORIES OF REALITY)	3
PL 396	EPISTEMOLOGY (THEORIES OF KNOWLEDGE)	3

Either a seminar or a senior thesis.

PL 450	SEMINAR	3
	or
PL 495	SENIOR THESIS	3

Subtotal: 36

Name	Degree Designation	Description
Philosophy	BA	Undergraduate Major in Philosophy
Philosophy	UG MINOR	Undergraduate Minor in Philosophy

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