Philosophy, Scholar's Program - Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Requirements

This major is offered through the School of Philosophy.

To graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, Scholar’s Track, students must complete the below requirements in addition to selecting a Language or a Math and Science Concentration for their Liberal Arts Focus Area.

Foundational Courses - Take All

PHIL 201/HSPH 101/PHIL 201P/PHIL 211The Classical Mind: The Origin and Growth of Western Philosophy

3

PHIL 202/HSPH 102/PHIL 212The Modern Mind: Philosophy from Descartes to the Present

3

Core Courses - Take All

PHIL 302Introductory Logic

3.00

PHIL 309A/PHIL 309/PHIL 309BTheories of Ethics

3

PHIL 313A/PHIL 313/PHIL 313BPhilosophy of Human Nature

3

PHIL 329A/PHIL 329/PHIL 329BPhilosophy of Science and Nature

3

PHIL 331A/PHIL 331/PHIL 331BPhilosophy of Knowledge

3

PHIL 353History of Ancient Philosophy

3

PHIL 354History of Medieval Philosophy

3.00

PHIL 355Metaphysics I

3

PHIL 356Metaphysics II

3

PHIL 453History of Modern Philosophy

3

PHIL 454Contemporary Philosophy

3

PHIL 455Junior Seminar

3

PHIL 456/PHIL 556Senior Seminar

3

Philosophy Elective - Take One

PHIL 310Philosophy of Art

3

PHIL 311Contemporary Moral Issues

3

PHIL 315Philosophy of Language

3

PHIL 317Philosophy of Religion

3.00

PHIL 320Philosophy of Sport

3

PHIL 328Philosophy of the Social Sciences

3

PHIL 332A/PHIL 332/PHIL 332BPolitical Philosophy

3

PHIL 333APhilosophy of Natural Right and Natural Law

3.00

PHIL 334/PHIL 634Philosophy in the Islamic World

3

PHIL 335Islamic Political Philosophy

3.00

PHIL 336Introduction to Asian Philosophy

3

PHIL 403Morality and Law

3

PHIL 551Intermediate Logic

3