2007-08 Academic Year - Humboldt State University

Philosophy
Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in
Philosophy
Minor in Ethics and Values
Minor in Philosophy
Department Chair
Michael F. Goodman, PhD
Department of Philosophy
University Annex 103
(707) 826-4124, fax 826-4122
phil@humboldt.edu
www.humboldt.edu/~phil
The Program
Analyze fundamental ideas and basic concepts
of human experience. Constructively
reexperience the problems and doubts in
your own life which are also found in writings
of Eastern and Western philosophical
traditions. The program emphasizes the
history of philosophy. We critique ourselves,
our culture, and our world so as to reform
them.
Class discussions and philosophical papers
develop analytical, logic-based critical thinking,
and critical writing skills—excellent preparation
for professional and other careers.
Philosophy graduates teach at the college
level or continue their education at professional
schools such as law and medicine.
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR
PHIL 100
Logic
Upper Division
PHIL 303 Theories of Ethics
PHIL 371 Contemporary Social &
Political Philosophy
PHIL 380 History of Philosophy:
Pre-Socratics through
Aristotle
PHIL 382 History of Philosophy:
Renaissance through the
Rationalists
PHIL 383 History of Philosophy:
Empiricists & Kant
PHIL 384 History of Philosophy:
19th Century
PHIL 385 History of Philosophy: China
PHIL 386 History of Philosophy: India
PHIL 420 Contemporary Epistemology
& Metaphysics
PHIL 425 Philosophy of Science
Two seminars selected from offerings of
PHIL 485
Two of the following: PHIL 301, 302, 304,
305, 306, 309, 309B, 351, 355, 391, 415,
475, 485. (PHIL 391 must be approved by
department for credit.)
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MINOR
Under the four options listed below, take the
indicated courses and confer with members
of the philosophy faculty for assistance in
selecting suitable electives.
Asian Aspects of Philosophy
PHIL 385 History of Philosophy: China
PHIL 386 History of Philosophy: India
Plus two 3-unit electives in philosophy, one
of which must be upper division.
Ethics and Values
PHIL 106 Moral Controversies
PHIL 303 Theories of Ethics
Plus six units from the following:
PHIL 301 Reflection on the Arts
PHIL 302 Environmental Ethics
PHIL 304 Philosophy of Sex & Love
PHIL 305 The Fragmented Universe of
Ideas
PHIL 306 The Philosophy of Race
Fundamental Aspects of Philosophy
(recommended minor for pre-law)
PHIL 100 Logic
PHIL 303 Theories of Ethics
PHIL 420 Contemporary Epistemology
& Metaphysics
Plus one upper division, 3-unit philosophy
elective. (If pre-law, PHIL 415: Symbolic Logic,
is recommended.)
History of Western Philosophy
Three courses from:
PHIL 380 History of Philosophy:
Pre-Socratics through
Aristotle
PHIL 382 History of Philosophy:
Renaissance through the
Rationalist
PHIL 383 History of Philosophy:
Empiricists & Kant
PHIL 384 History of Philosophy:
19th Century
Plus one lower or upper division 3-unit elective
in philosophy
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2007-2008 Humboldt State University Catalog Philosophy
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