Recommended Courses
You can find a list of the required courses
on the Required Courses Page.
Phil 315, Argument and Reasoning*
Phil 290, Greek Philosophy*
Phil 300, Rationalism and Empiricism*
Phil 301, Kant and the 19th
Century*
Phil 405, Advanced Topics in Applied Critical
Thinking
Phil 493, Senior Internship in Ethics and
Society
*These courses are also required by the
traditional Philosophy Major.
To complete Requirement (3.a), Ethics,
Social/Political Philosophy (6 units), all
students are recommended to take Phil 345, Social
and Political Philosophy. Of the remaining
courses, consider taking either Phil 410, Ethics
or Phil 355, Philosophy of Law. Both courses are
valuable and relevant to the Concentration.
Unfortunately, Phil 382 is offered very
infrequently.
To complete Requirement (3.b), Applied
Ethics, Social/Political Philosophy (3
units), you should choose a course that is
applicable to your target career area. For
example, if you are planning to enter into a
medical field, take Phil 314, Medical Ethics,
which is offered regularly. Business and
Professional Ethics, Phil 312, is a good choice
for careers in law and business.
To complete Requirement (4), Core Topics in
Philosophy (6 units) and Requirement (7),
Electives (6 units), consider the following
strategy: Each member of the philosophy faculty
is an expert in one particular sub-field in the
discipline of philosophy. When faculty teach in
their area of expertise, take that course! A
“greatest-hits” strategy will ensure
that you are exposed to excellent teaching and a
broad range of philosophical topics. The
Professional Career Advisor (or any faculty
member) will be happy to advise you on what
courses you should definitely consider taking.
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It is very important that you take Phil
315, Philosophical Argument and Writing, no
later than the first semester of your junior
year. This course serves as an introduction to
the major and to the expectations faculty have
for student research and writing. It is typically
taught every Fall. You should also consider
taking Phil 345, Social and Political
Philosophy your junior year.
Another class appropriate for new majors is Phil
290, Greek Philosophy, which is offered most
semesters and is appropriate for sophomores.
As a freshman and sophomore, you will
undoubtedly want to concentrate on completing
your G.E. requirements. As you do so, you are
strongly urged to complete your critical thinking
requirement by taking Phil 106, Logic
(formerly Phil 210). Logic is an important part
of the philosophy Major and will be especially
valuable when you take your graduate entrance
exams. Note that only Phil 105, Critical
Thinking, and Phil 106 can count toward both your
philosophy major and your GE requirements.
Finally, as a Freshman, consider taking Phil
100, Introduction to Philosophy. There are
many excellent faculty who teach this course,
from part-time faculty to full professors.
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