Major in Philosophy
Philosophy is the oldest, broadest, and most fundamental form of inquiry. Some philosophical questions have to do with the understanding of ourselves and whatever else there may be. Others focus upon the nature of different forms of knowledge and experience, and upon ethical issues and problems of value. The study of philosophy is one of the most important elements in a good liberal education. It also improves one's ability to think clearly, and to construct, analyze, and criticize arguments of any kind. The major and minor are sponsored by the Department of Philosophy.
MAJOR IN SCIENCES AND LETTERS CURRICULUM
E-mail: phildept@uiuc.edu. Web address for department: http://www.phil.uiuc.edu/
Degree title: Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts and Sciences. Minimum hours required for graduation: 120 hours
Minimum required major and supporting course work normally equates to 44 hours including at least 32 hours of Philosophy courses.
General education: The LAS General Education requirements are set up so students automatically complete the Campus General Education requirements.
| Hours | Requirements | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32 | Total Hours in Philosophy | |||
| 14 | Required Philosophy Courses | |||
| 3 | A logic course. Select one: | |||
| PHIL 102 - Logic and Reasoning | ||||
| PHIL 103 - Logic and Reasoning QRII | ||||
| PHIL 202 - Symbolic Logic | ||||
| 4 | PHIL 203 - Ancient Philosophy | |||
| 4 | PHIL 206 - Early Modern Philosophy | |||
| 3 | PHIL 421 - Ethical Theories | |||
| 18 | At least 18 additional hours of course work in philosophy, with 15 of those hours being above the 100-level (including at least three 300- or 400-level courses). | |||
| 12 | Cognate or minor or double major | |||
| A student may select either of two types of programs of supporting course work and should work out a specific program of the type chosen with the help and approval of a department advisor. | ||||
| Option I: in another discipline. Courses normally beyond the 100 level in one other discipline. Most approved minors satisfy this requirement. A second major may also be used to satisfy this requirement. | ||||
| Option II: special program of study built around a unifying theme or topic. Course work outside philosophy in one or more other discipline(s), normally beyond the 100 level. | ||||
| 44 | Total Hours for Major | |||
Twelve hours of 300- and 400-level courses in the major must be taken on this campus.
All foreign language requirements must be satisfied.
A Major Plan of Study Form must be completed and submitted to the LAS Student Affairs Office before the end of the fifth semester (60-75 hours). Please see your advisor.
For further information, inquire in the department office, 105 Gregory Hall. Interested students may also wish to consult the department website: http://www.phil.uiuc.edu.
