Courses

Through a combination of critical discussion and Socratic questioning, philosophy faculty strive to get students to develop their capacity to thoughtfully examine the key concepts, presuppositions and implications from across the entire range of human inquiry, and articulate and defend their positions clearly, cogently and effectively.

Students begin the major by taking classes in ancient Greek philosophy or modern Western philosophy or various other 200-level electives. From this foundation, students move on to upper level courses covering a wide range of topics. Classes incorporate rich readings and opportunities for extensive exploration through writing. Professors approach philosophy courses from a range of perspectives, based on their own academic disciplines and interests. As a result, students are introduced to a wide variety of subject areas beyond philosophy, including everything from psychology, sociology and art to physics, history and rhetoric.

Below is a listing of all courses offered through the Department of Philosophy. Students who are planning their coursework for next semester are encouraged to view the list of upcoming courses. All available courses can also be viewed via BannerWeb.