Philosophy (B.A., B.S.)

The Philosophy major consists of four options: the Philosophy major, and minors in Philosophical Studies, Religious Studies, and Ethical Studies. The philosophy curriculum is designed to encourage students to think critically and creatively about human existence and the nature of reality. It emphasizes (1) training in critical reasoning and logical analysis; (2) an understanding of the many methods of human inquiry; (3) a survey of the history of philosophy and the history of ethics; (4) the analysis and appreciation of values and their application to moral and political issues; (5) a reflective and tolerant exploration of religion; and (6) the growth of a personal philosophy based on the lifelong search for and appreciation of truth, knowledge, goodness, and beauty.

Philosophy Major

	Credit Hours
General Education (see TBR Common Core )	41
University-Wide Freshman Seminar Requirement	1

Upper Division Major Requirements

Logic and Epistemology Requirement: 3 Credit Hours

PHIL 3900 - Informal, Categorical and Propositional Logic Credit Hours: 3
PHIL 4910 - Epistemology Credit Hours: 3

History of Philosophy Requirement: 9 Credit Hours

Select three from:

PHIL 3100 - Ancient Philosophy Credit Hours: 3
PHIL 3110 - The History of Medieval Philosophy Credit Hours: 3
PHIL 3120 - Modern 15th-18th Century Philosophy Credit Hours: 3
PHIL 3130 - 19th and 20th Century Philosophy Credit Hours: 3

Value Theory Requirement: 6 Credit Hours

Select two from:

PHIL 3040 - History of Ethics Credit Hours: 3
PHIL 4100 - Social-Political Philosophy Credit Hours: 3
PHIL 4720 - Ethical Theory Credit Hours: 3

Electives: 9 Credit Hours

Select three from any remaining Philosophy courses other than PHIL 1030 , PHIL 1040 , PHIL 2200