1998-99 UAF Catalog

Degrees and Programs

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Philosophy

College of Liberal Arts
Department of Philosophy and Humanities
(907) 474-7398

Degree: B.A.

Minimum Requirements for Degree: 130 credits

The courses in philosophy are designed to confront the student with the fundamental problems of both Western and non-Western philosophical heritages and introduce the student to independent reflection on them, thus broadening his/her perspectives for the various areas of specialization in science, the social sciences and humanities.

Undergraduate Program

Major

Philosophy -- B.A. Degree

1. Complete the general university requirements.
2. Complete the B.A. degree requirements.
3. Complete 2 years in a non-English language at the college level.**
4. Complete the following program (major) requirements:*
   
   1. Complete the following:
      PHIL 102 -- Introduction to Philosophy (3 credits)
      PHIL 202 -- Introduction to Eastern Philosophy (3 credits)
      PHIL 204 -- Introduction to Logic (3 credits)
      PHIL 351 -- History of Ancient Greek Philosophy (3 credits)
      PHIL 352 -- History of Modern Philosophy: Descartes to Kant (3 credits)
      PHIL 471 -- Contemporary Philosophical Problems (3 credits)
      PHIL 488 -- B.A. Thesis Research (3 credits)
      PHIL 499W -- B.A. Thesis in Philosophy (3 credits)
   2. Complete 2 of the following:
      PHIL 321 -- Aesthetics (3 credits)
      PHIL 322X -- Ethics*** (3 credits)
      PHIL 341O -- Epistemology (3 credits)
      PHIL 342 -- Metaphysics (3 credits)
      PHIL 381 -- Topics in Logics (3 credits)
      PHIL/PS 411W,O -- Classical Political Theory (3 credits)
      PHIL/PS 412W,O -- Modern Political Theory (3 credits)
   3. Complete 2 of the following:
      PHIL 481 -- Philosophy of Science (3 credits)
      PHIL 482 -- Comparative Philosophy (3 credits)
      PHIL 483 -- Philosophy of Social Science (3 credits)
      PHIL 485 -- Topics in Comparative Philosophies (3 credits)
      PHIL 493 -- Special Topics (3 credits)
5. Complete successfully a comprehensive oral examination conducted by the staff of the philosophy department covering all coursework in philosophy. The student is to arrange for the examination at the beginning of the last semester of major study.
6. Minimum credits required (130 credits)

Minor

1. Complete the following:
   PHIL 102 -- Introduction to Philosophy (3 credits)
   PHIL 351 -- History of Ancient Greek Philosophy (3 credits)
   PHIL 352 -- History of Modern Philosophy: Descartes to Kant (3 credits)
   PHIL 471 -- Contemporary Philosophical Problems (3 credits)
2. Complete 2 of the following:
   PHIL 202 -- Introduction to Eastern Philosophy (3 credits)
   PHIL 204 -- Introduction to Logic (3 credits)
   PHIL 321 -- Aesthetics (3 credits)
   PHIL 322X -- Ethics*** (3 credits)
   PHIL 341O -- Epistemology (3 credits)
   PHIL 342 -- Metaphysics (3 credits)
   PHIL/PS 411W,O -- Classical Political Theory (3 credits)
   PHIL/PS 412W,O -- Modern Political Theory (3 credits)
   PHIL 481 -- Philosophy of Science (3 credits)
   PHIL 482 -- Comparative Philosophy (3 credits)
   PHIL 483 -- Philosophy of Social Science (3 credits)
   PHIL 485 -- Topics in Comparative Philosophies (3 credits)
3. Minimum credits required (18 credits)

* Student must earn a "C" grade or better in each course.

** Two years at the college level in a non-English language may be used to meet general degree requirements.

*** PHIL 322X may not be counted toward a philosophy major if used to fulfill core requirements.