Philosophy, B.A.

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(120 units)

The B.A. in Philosophy provides students with a breadth of knowledge and a depth of engagement with the history and current practice of philosophy. The requirements for the major build on the study of the history of philosophy and branch out to explore an array of contemporary philosophical problems, as well as areas of specialty that students may wish to explore in greater detail.

Argumentation and Writing Requirement (3 units)

PHIL 315 - Philosophical Argument and Writing (3) *

Note

* meets University Writing Requirement

Required Courses in the History of Philosophy Before 1900 (6 units)

Additional History of Philosophy Requirements (6 units)

Other Course Requirements (9 units)

Ethics and Society (3 units minimum)

Metaphysics and Epistemology (3 units minimum)

Seminar Requirement (3 units)

Electives (9 units)

Choose nine units of philosophy courses, no more than six units of lower-division, which have not been used to fulfill other requirements.