2008-2009 Catalog - Virginia Wesleyan College

136 PHILOSOPHYwell as the central subfields of philosophy and theirdistinctive problem sets. Though the department recognizesthat philosophy is a valuable preparation for careers inmany fields, its approach to teaching reflects a basiccommitment to the idea that philosophy is best thought ofas a practice and way of life.Major RequirementsCOURSE NUMBER AND TITLESEM.HRS.18 HOURS MUST BE AT THE300/400 LEVELTwo of the following:PHIL 101Individual and SocietyPHIL 102Contemporary Moral Issues 6PHIL 104The Examined LifePHIL 212Types of Ethical TheoryPHIL 221/321Ethics and Health CarePHIL 253Social and Political PhilosophyPHIL 272/372Beyond the Western TraditionPHIL 304Environmental EthicsPHIL 1093Critical ReasoningPHIL 2093Methods of LogicPHIL 3323Ancient PhilosophyPHIL 3363Early Modern PhilosophyOne of the following:PHIL 334Medieval PhilosophyPHIL 33819th-Century Philosophy 3PHIL 34020th-Century PhilosophyPHIL 350Existential PhilosophyPHIL 4003Philosophy SeminarAdditional courses in philosophy 6TOTAL 30Students majoring in philosophy who transfer credit forphilosophy courses taken at other institutions shouldconsult with the departmental coordinator to determinehow that credit is to be applied.Minor RequirementsCOURSE NUMBER AND TITLE(See p. 31 for general minor requirements)SEM.HRS.There are no special requirements for thephilosopy minor. Students must take sixcourses, and provide a brief written rationaleof the courses taken. The following tracksprovide ready-made sequences of study, 18and also serve as examples of how you mightput together your own chosen sequence. Youare free to follow these pre-made tracks, or tomake your own selections in whatever waybest suits your interests and complementsyour major.Minor TracksTOTAL 18Intellectual History SurveyA track in intellectual history can easily be constructedfrom the department’s historical offerings, which cover thehistory of Western thought from ancient Greece to thepresent. A sequence of this kind begins with the surveycourse PHIL 110 and culminates in a senior seminar PHIL400 devoted to an in-depth study of a particular thinker orset of questions. In-between students can take any of thecourses in particular periods of history. This kind of track isof special interest to history majors.COURSE NUMBER AND TITLEPHIL 110Perennial QuestionsPHIL 332Ancient PhilosophyPHIL 336Early Modern PhilosophyPHIL 337The EnlightenmentPHIL 34020th Century PhilosophyPHIL 400Philosophy SeminarSEM.HRS.333333TOTAL 18Meaning,Value and CultureThe MVC track focuses on the perennial search formeaning in life. These courses challenge students to reflecton what it means to live an examined life, and to considerthe role that culture plays in determining your values. You