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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. 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.
II. LOWER-DIVISION REQUIREMENTS
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1. PY104 Introduction to Logic
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3
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2. PY250 History of Ancient Philosophy
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3
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3. PY260 History of Modern Philosophy
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3
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Total lower-division hours
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9
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III. UPPER-DIVISION REQUIREMENTS
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1. PY350 Ethics
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3
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2. PY351 Epistemology
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3
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3. PY352 Metaphysics
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3
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3. PY400 Department Seminar
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3
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4. PY498 Senior Project
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4
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5. Philosophy Elective
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3
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7. Philosophy Elective
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3
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Total upper-division hours
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22
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IV. ELECTIVES: Hours to equal a minium of 120.
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Total hours required for the Major
in Philosophy: 31
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Minor in Philosophy
I. LOWER-DIVISION REQUIREMENTS
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1. PY250 History of Ancient Philosophy
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3
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2. PY260 History of Modern Philosophy
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3
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3. Philosophy Elective
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3
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Total lower-division hours
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9
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II. UPPER-DIVISION REQUIREMENTS
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1. Philosophy Elective
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3
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2. Philosophy Elective
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3
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3. Philosophy Elective
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3
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Total upper-division hours
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9
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Total hours required for the Minor
in Philosophy: 18
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