BA in Philosophy, Public Affairs Focus

George Washington University

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Methodology

    Online

  • Duration

    Flexible

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Students who wish to major in philosophy while exploring issues concerning contemporary ethics and political philosophy may be interested in the Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, Public Affairs Focus. This degree shares core material with the more traditional BA in Philosophy, but students also delve into social and political topics including wealth inequality, political correctness, business ethics and the relationship between technological progress and sustainability.

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Subjects

  • Political Philosophy
  • Philosophy
  • Ethics
  • Public
  • Public Affairs
  • Requirements
  • Sciences
  • Undergraduate
  • History
  • Proseminar
  • Readings
  • Departmental

Course programme

Course Requirements

The following requirements must be fulfilled:

The general requirements stated under Columbian College of Arts and Sciences, Undergraduate Programs.

Program-specific curriculum:

Recommended
  • Introduction to Philosophy
Required
  • Introduction to Logic (3 credits)
One course from the following (3 credits):
  • History of Ancient Philosophy
  • History of Ancient Philosophy
  • History of Modern Philosophy
Two courses from the following (6 credits):
  • Ethics: Theory and Applications
  • Social and Political Philosophy
  • Social and Political Philosophy
  • Contemporary Issues in Ethics
Four additional philosophy (PHIL) courses numbered 2000 or above (12 credits)

One of the following options:

A: Two Proseminar Courses
  • Proseminar (6 credits)
B: Honors Thesis option (requires departmental approval and a senior thesis)
  • Proseminar (3 credits)
  • Proseminar in Philosophy
  • Readings and Research (3 credits)

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BA in Philosophy, Public Affairs Focus

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