PL - Philosophy
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Philosophy, B.A.
Majoring in philosophy prepares students for graduate work leading to college-level teaching, or for professional schools in other areas including, but not limited to, law and medicine. Majors should work with their advisors to select courses that best prepare them for their goals after earning their B.A. degrees.
Program Learning Goals in Philosophy
Students will:
Write and speak knowledgeably about the central problems in philosophy, as well as about philosophy’s major figures
Critically evaluate arguments and evidence.
Creatively synthesize alternative perspectives such as, but not limited to, those from other disciplines.
College of Arts and Sciences Professional Development Program
All majors in the Humanities and Social Sciences must complete a 0-credit, professional development course as one of their degree requirements. The course introduces students to resources and strategies for finding internships, articulating transferable skills, and preparing for employment or graduate/professional schools after graduation. Students typically complete this course in their sophomore year. The course provides a good foundation for further training.
Major Requirements
36 credit hours (30 beyond Core requirements):
Professional Development Requirement (0 credit hours)
CE 2001 | CAS PROF DEV PROG | 0 |
Core Major Requirements (9 credit hours)
PL 2001 | FORMAL LOGIC | 3 |
PL 3000 | METHODS IN PHILOSOPHY | 3 |
Either a Seminar or a Senior Thesis:
PL 4000 | SEMINAR | 3 |
or | ||
PL 4095 | SENIOR THESIS | 3 |
History of Philosophy (6 credit hours)
Two courses from:
PL 2010 | ANCIENT GREEK PHILOSOPHY | 3 |
PL 2011 | MEDIEVAL PHILOSOPHY | 3 |
PL 2012 | MEDIEVAL PHILOSOPHY AND LOGIC | 3 |
PL 2013 | 17TH- AND 18TH-CENTURY EUROPEAN PHILOSOPHY | 3 |
PL 2014 | 19TH-CENTRY EUROPEAN PHILOSOPHY | 3 |
PL 2021 | MARXISM AND CRITICAL THEORY | 3 |
PL 2022 | PHILOSOPHIZING WITH A HAMMER | 3 |
Philosophical Traditions (6 credit hours)
Two courses from:
PL 2020 | PHILOSOPHY OF SOCIAL CRITIQUE | 3 |
PL 2023 | EXISTENTIALISM AND PHENOMENOLOGY | 3 |
PL 2030 | AMERICAN PHILOSOPHY | 3 |
PL 2031 | AFRICAN PHILOSOPHY | 3 |
PL 2032 | ASIAN AND COMPARATIVE PHILOSOPHY | 3 |
PL 2040 | ANALYTIC PHILOSOPHY | 3 |
PL 2067 | THE JESUIT PHILOSOPHICAL TRADITION | 3 |
PL 2070 | RECENT AND CONTEMPORARY PHILOSOPHY | 3 |
PL 2074 | PHILOSOPHY OF BEAUTY & ART | 3 |
PL 2080 | MAJOR MORAL PHILOSOPHERS | 3 |
PL 2082 | SOCIAL AND POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY | 3 |
Philosophical Topics (6 credit hours)
Two courses from:
PL 2041 | PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE | 3 |
PL 2042 | HUMAN, NONHUMAN, AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE | 3 |
PL 2043 | PHILOSOPHY OF LANGUAGE | 3 |
PL 2044 | METAPHYSICS (THEORIES OF REALITY) | 3 |
PL 2045 | EPISTEMOLOGY (THEORIES OF KNOWLEDGE) | 3 |
PL 2051 | FEMINIST PHILOSOPHIES | 3 |
PL 2052 | PHILOSOPHY OF SEX AND LOVE | 3 |
PL 2060 | PHILOSOPHY OF RELIGION | 3 |
PL 2071 | PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE | 3 |
PL 2072 | PHILOSOPHY OF RACE AND RACISM | 3 |
PL 2073 | PRISONS AND HUMAN RIGHTS | 3 |
PL 2081 | ETHICAL THEORY | 3 |
PL 2083 | PHILOSOPHY OF LAW | 3 |
PL 2085 | CONTEMPORARY ETHICAL PROBLEMS | 3 |
PL 2086 | BUSINESS ETHICS | 3 |
PL 2087 | ETHICS IN SPORT | 3 |
PL 2088 | BIOETHICS | 3 |
PL 2089 | ETHICS OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE | 3 |
PL 2090 | ENVIRONMENTAL ETHICS | 3 |
PL 2091 | PHILOSOPHY OF MEDICINE | 3 |
PL 2098 | SPECIAL TOPICS: KNOWLEDGE AND REALITY | 3 |
PL 2099 | SPECIAL TOPICS: VALUES AND SOCIETY | 3 |
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
Professional Development Requirement (0 credit hours)
CE 2001 | CAS PROF DEV PROG | 0 |
Core Major Requirements (36 credit hours)
PL 2010 | ANCIENT GREEK PHILOSOPHY | 3 |
PL 2012 | MEDIEVAL PHILOSOPHY AND LOGIC | 3 |
PL 2013 | 17TH- AND 18TH-CENTURY EUROPEAN PHILOSOPHY | 3 |
PL 2015 | 19TH AND 20TH-CENTURY PHILOSOPHY | 3 |
PL 2044 | METAPHYSICS (THEORIES OF REALITY) | 3 |
PL 2045 | EPISTEMOLOGY (THEORIES OF KNOWLEDGE) | 3 |
PL 2062 | PHILOSOPHY OF GOD | 3 |
PL 2064 | PHILOSOPHY OF HUMAN PERSON | 3 |
PL 2066 | WISDOM AND THE GOOD LIFE | 3 |
PL 2081 | ETHICAL THEORY | 3 |
PL 3000 | METHODS IN PHILOSOPHY | 3 |
Either a Seminar or a Senior Thesis:
PL 4000 | SEMINAR | 3 |
or |
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PL 4095 | SENIOR THESIS | 3 |