Philosophy Major

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Major Requirements (13 units)
2 core history of philosophy courses: 1,2
PHIL 210-1 & PHIL 210-3 History of Philosophy - Ancient and History of Philosophy - Early Modern
1 core logic course: 1,2
PHIL 150-0 Elementary Logic I
or PHIL 250-0 Elementary Logic II
1 core course in moral or political philosophy: 2
PHIL 260-0 Introduction to Moral Philosophy
or PHIL 261-0 Introduction to Political Philosophy
9 additional courses: 3
At least 6 must be at the 300 or 400 level. A student who is admitted to and completes 1 or more 400-level courses may apply such courses toward this requirement.
Up to 3 of the following courses offered by the Brady Scholars Program in Ethics and Civic Life may be counted: 4
PHIL 273-1 & PHIL 273-2 & PHIL 273-3 The Brady Scholars Program: The Good Life and The Brady Scholars Program: The Moral Life and The Brady Scholars Program: The Good Society
1 of the 9 electives may be from outside the department if it has substantial philosophical content. Course approval must be obtained from the director of undergraduate studies by submitting a petition that includes the course syllabus. 4
At most 2 eligible PHIL 399-0 may count toward the major. See department website for criteria. Approval must be obtained in advance from both the instructor and the director of undergraduate studies.