Philosophy

Philosophy is the study of fundamental questions in ethics, politics, reasoning, and understanding. What are the ethical implications of global poverty and climate change? What is the impact of biotechnology on humans and the environment? How are we able to understand other people’s beliefs, motives and actions? What are the principles of good reasoning? What is the nature of scientific understanding and explanation?

By studying Philosophy students will improve their critical thinking skills and broaden their understanding of diverse points of view. They will acquire research skills and gain experience in analyzing and carefully assessing arguments and ideas on a wide range of topics.

Areas of study include ethics (both practical and theoretical), political philosophy, gender, philosophy of psychology and mind, philosophy of language and logic, and philosophy of science.

Major Study

The core subjects required for a major in Philosophy are PHIL 107 (Values, Mind, and Self), PHIL 206 (Ethics), PHIL 220 (Knowledge, Explanation, and Understanding), and PHIL 309 (Great Thinkers). In addition, students must complete at least 22 credit points in other PHIL subjects, at least 16 of which must be from 300-level PHIL subjects

Minor Study 

A minor in Philosophy will consist of at least 28 credit points in PHIL subjects Of these, at least 16 credit points must be from subjects at 200-level or 300-level.  Students may not take more than two subjects at 100-level, and may not cross-count any subjects from the minor in any other minor or major study.

Honours

See Bachelor of Arts Honours

Other Information

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