PHILOSOPHY: R. Hall (Chair); S. Peppers-Bates; J. Rust

Philosophy wonders about the world, that there is one and what sort of place it is; and about persons, what sort of creatures we are, how we relate to each other and how we ought to live our lives. Philosophical wonder, however, does not simply think about these important matters, it thinks them through, disciplined and guided by logical standards for clear and critical thought. In this process of critical wonder, we gain self-knowledge, knowledge of others, and most profoundly the courage to think for ourselves and to be who we are. The study of philosophy-and the love of wisdom it engenders-is thus an excellent foundation for further study, and for careers in many fields, especially in higher education, law, religion, and business. More importantly, the study of philosophy helps us to develop what Socrates called "the examined life," which for him is the only life worth living.

Major in Philosophy

I. GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

The student must complete the General Education requirements for the College of Arts and Sciences for the Bachelor of Arts degree.  For more guidelines, please refer to this link that goes to the registrar's website http://www2.stetson.edu/advising/gen_ed/arts_sciences.htm .  Based on the student's senior thesis defense and on the student's attendance record at the senior thesis defenses of fellow philosophy majors, the department may certify that the student has met the general education requirement for oral communication.

I.                  Major in Philosophy (B.A.)

PHIL 101 Introduction to Philosophy                                                   1

PHIL 104 Introduction to Logic                                                             1

PHIL 250 Ancient or PHIL 260 Modern                                                1

PHIL 350 Ethics                                                                                        1

PHIL 351 Epistemology or PHIL 352 Metaphysics                             1

PHIL 400 Department Seminar                                                                1

PHIL 498 Senior Project                                                                           1

PHIL Electives                                                                                           3                                   

                                Total Course Units for the Major in Philosophy:                         10

II.               Minor in Philosophy

PHIL 101 Intro or PHIL 104 Logic                                                             1

PHIL 250 Ancient or PHIL 260 Modern                                                   1

  PHIL Electives (two of which must be at 300 or 400 level)                   3

                                Total Course Units for the Minor in Philosophy:                           5