The Major in Philosophy

light lunch will be provide

At least 10 semester-long courses
You must include among those 10 courses:

Two courses in the History of Philosophy, at least one of which must be either PHI 124 or PHI 125

LOG 100 or LOG 101 or PHI 202

PHI 200, usually taken in the sophomore year

Two 300-level courses

Three 200-level courses (other than PHI 200), each from a different one of the following areas.
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   Value Theory
   Social/Political Philosophy
   Culture and Material Life
   Metaphysics and Epistemology
   Language and Logic
   Science and Technology

Here’s how 200-level courses fit into the above areas.  If you're thinking of taking a course

that's not listed here, please consult your major adviser to see where it fits.

Value Theory: PHI 221, 212, 222, 233, 238, 241, 242, 247, 255

Social/Political Philosophy: PHI 204, 212, 225, 234, 235, 237, 242, 247

Culture and Material Life: PHI 204, 221, 233, 234, 237, 241, 254, 255

Metaphysics and Epistemology: PHI 209, 210 (Topic: Knowledge and Rationality), 211, 213,
                                                           225, 230, 232, 252, 253j, 254, 262

Language and Logic: PHI 211, 213, 220, 236, 262 

Science and Technology: PHI 209, 224, 238

Courses in related departments may be included in the major program of ten semester courses only with approval of the department. Petitions for approval must be filed with the department at least one week before the beginning of the semester in which the course is offered.