Philosophy - B.A. Degree

Major Requirements

Thirty (30) credit hours in philosophy, at least 18 credit hours of which are in courses numbered 300 or above.

Core Courses:

One logic course

PHIL 116Introduction to Logic

3

or

PHIL 301Intermediate Deductive Logic

3

Total Credit Hours:3

One history of philosophy course

PHIL 222The Greek Way

3

or

PHIL 223Roman Philosophy

3

or

PHIL 224Medieval Thought

3

or

PHIL 226The Age of Reason and Its Legacy

3

or

PHIL 432The Age of Analysis: Philosophy Since 1900

3

Total Credit Hours:3

One capstone course

PHIL 477Capstone Seminar

3

Total Credit Hours:3

A Model Program would include the following (in addition to the required courses listed above):

PHIL 115Introduction to Philosophy

3

PHIL 218Introduction to Ethics

3

or

PHIL 265Social/Political Philosophy

3

PHIL 345The Meaning of Life

3

or

PHIL 441Philosophy of Language and Semantics

3

PHIL 430Philosophy of Mind

3

or

PHIL 351Metaphysics

3

or

PHIL 353Theory of Knowledge

3

Total Credit Hours:12

NOTE:

  • Plus related philosophy courses and PHIL 477 capstone experience. Seniors are strongly urged to take an additional seminar.

Total Credit Hours: 21

Graduates with a major in Philosophy typically go on to careers in areas such as law, business, public service, teaching and creative writing.

The Fredonia Philosophical Society is a student-initiated club organized for the purpose of holding extracurricular discussions of a wide range of philosophical topics. The Fredonia Philosophical Society and the Department of Philosophy co-sponsor external speakers of general interest. All meetings are open to the entire campus and the public.

Students should consult the department for current offerings in the above areas. All waivers of requirements must be approved by the chairperson.