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Philosophy Major

The discipline of philosophy, the critical inquiry into the structure of reality, knowledge, and values, seeks to clarify and explicate the presuppositions and implications of various interpretations of human experience. The purposes of the Philosophy major are:
  • To develop critical and creative thinking, soundness of argument, clarity of thought, and precision in expression;
  • To cultivate a critical appreciation of the enduring questions constituting the philosophical heritage;
  • To explore the relation between philosophical and religious thought; and
  • To prepare students for graduate study.

LOWER-DIVISION REQUIREMENTS

COURSE
TITLE
UNITS
PHL 201
Intro to Philosophy
3
PHL 277
Logic
2

TOTAL
5



UPPER-DIVISION REQUIREMENTS

COURSE
TITLE
UNITS
PHL 301
History of Western Philosophy I
3
PHL 302
History of Western Philosophy II
3
Twenty-one additional units in Philosophy

TOTAL
27



RECOMMENDATIONS

Greek, German, or French should be used to fulfill the general education foreign language requirement.