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256 ARTS AND SCIENCES
PHILOSOPHY
John Taber, Chairperson
Department of Philosophy
MSC03 2140
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001
(505) 277-2405 FAX (505) 277-6362
e-mail: thinker@unm.edu
Web site: http://www.unm.edu/~thinker
Professors
Andrew Burgess, Ph.D., Yale University
John Bussanich, Ph.D., Stanford University
Russell B. Goodman, Ph.D., The Johns Hopkins University
George Frederick Schueler, Ph.D., University of California
(Berkeley)
John Taber, Ph.D., Universitat Hamburg
Associate Professors
Barbara Hannan, Ph.D., University of Arizona
Iain Thomson, Ph.D., University of California (San Diego)
Assistant Professors
Kelly Becker, Ph.D., University of California (San Diego)
Mary Domski, Ph.D., Indiana University
Richard Hayes, Ph.D., University of Toronto
Brent Kalar, Ph.D., Harvard University
Professors Emeriti
Helena Eilstein, Ph.D., University of Warsaw
Donald Lee, Ph.D., University of California (San Diego)
Paul F. Schmidt, Ph.D., Yale University
Fred Gillette Sturm, Ph.D., Columbia University
Howard N. Tuttle, Ph.D., Brandeis University
Introduction
Philosophy is a fundamental academic discipline which is
related to all areas of human concern. Philosophy courses
will be helpful to students in each of the arts and sciences, as
well as in professional fields of study. The major and minor
programs in philosophy are designed to serve several different
functions: 1) the central focus of a liberal arts degree
program; 2) a key component in an interdisciplinary program;
3) preparation for graduate work in education, law, medicine,
politics, social work and theology; and 4) preparation for graduate
work in philosophy. Students are invited to discuss with
the departmental undergraduate advisor the role philosophy
courses might play in specific programs of study.
Major Study Requirements
Thirty-one hours distributed as follows:
201 Greek Philosophy
202 Modern Philosophy
356 Symbolic Logic
358 Ethical Theory
352 Theory of Knowledge
–or– 354 Metaphysics
441 Philosophical Movements
–or– 442 Individual Philosophers
–or– 402, 403, 404, 406, 409, 410, 412, 413, 421 or
422
Twelve hours of electives, 6 of which must be at the 300-level
or above. (Normally 100-level Philosophy courses will count
only if taken prior to any 200 or higher level course.)
Philosophy Major, Pre-Law
Concentration (30 or 31 Hours)
For students considering law school and those who wish a
philosophy major with a concentration in ethics, legal and
social philosophy.
156 Reasoning and Critical Thinking
–or– 356 Symbolic Logic
201 Greek Philosophy
202 Modern Philosophy
352 Theory of Knowledge
358 Ethical Theory
371 Classical Social and Political Philosophy
–or– 372 Modern Social and Political Philosophy
381 Philosophy of Law and Morals
Three electives, two of which must be at the 300 level or
above.
Outside the department, the following courses are recommended:
POLS 315 or 316 (Constitutional Law).
Minor Study Requirements
Eighteen or 19 hours including either 156 or 356; at least two of
the following: 101, 201, 202; with 9 additional hours at the 300
or above level. If 101 is included it must be taken before any
300 or above level course which is counted toward the minor.
Note: Only courses in which a student has received a
C grade or better (not C-) will be accepted toward the
major or minor.
Interdepartmental Majors
The Department of Philosophy cooperates with the
Department of Economics in administering an interdepartmental
Economics-Philosophy major and with the
Department of English in administering an interdepartmental
English-Philosophy major. Descriptions of these programs
are given under the headings of Economics-Philosophy and
English-Philosophy.
Interdisciplinary Majors and Minors
The Philosophy department participates fully in the following
interdisciplinary programs which offer undergraduate minors
and/or majors within the College of Arts and Sciences: Asian
Studies (see International Studies); European Studies (see
International Studies); Latin American Studies, Period Minor
(see Comparative Literature), Peace Studies, Religious
Studies; and Science Technology and Society.
Departmental Honors
Students desiring to read for honors in philosophy should
1) discuss requirements of the program with the departmental
honors advisor; 2) establish a committee on studies during
the junior year; and 3) enroll in PHIL 497 and 499 for at least
a total of 6 hours credit.
Graduate Program
Graduate Director
Kelly Becker
Applications Deadlines:
Fall semester: Ph.D.–Only students who apply by
January 31 are assured of consideration.
M.A.–Only students who apply by March 1 are assured
of consideration.
Spring semester: M.A.–Only students who apply by
November 1 are assured of consideration. No Spring
admissions for Ph.D. program.
UNM CATALOG 2006–2007 Symbols, page 611.