Philosophy majors also have great flexibility when choosing electives in other fields. The function of the Department's core courses is to stimulate and expand students' thoughts about such themes as humanity, justice, freedom, the nature of reality, and God. These courses contribute to intellectual growth and maturity by providing a perspective from which to see human life as a unified whole. Students with high academic achievement, regardless of their major, are invited to participate in Honors courses. Courses associated with the Philosophy Honors Program will be published on a semester by semester basis.
Honors courses are open to qualified students in any major with permission of the instructor.
Students will structure their course selection in consultation with the department's minor advisor. This course is the prerequisite for all other courses in philosophy except logic courses. Transfer credits in philosophy may count towards this requirement. An introduction to philosophy focusing on various themes pertaining to human existence. The subjects treated include knowledge, community, beauty, love, freedom, justice.