Department of Philosophy
College of Arts and Sciences
320 Bowman Hall
Tel: 330-672-2315
Fax: 330-672-4867
Web: http://philosophy.kent.edu
Philosophy Major—2009-2010 Roadmap [Degree Requirements] |
 |
The Bachelor of Arts in philosophy examines the ideas of some of the most brilliant minds in human history. Philosophy explores the larger questions in human life such as What can I know, and how can I be certain I know it?; What is the nature of reality?; and What kind of life should I live? By understanding the history and methodologies of philosophy, majors develop analytical and critical abilities as well as reading, writing, creative and problem-solving skills. Philosophy provides relevant background and skills for successful careers in various fields, including law, business, religion, medicine, and writing/editing.
Philosophy Minor
Course requirements for philosophy minor (21 credits):
| Minor Requirements | |||
| Choose from the following: |
9 | ||
| PHIL | 11001 | Introduction to Philosophy (3) | |
| 11009 | Principles of Thinking (3) | ||
| 21001 | Introduction to Ethics (3) | ||
| 21002 | Introduction to Formal Logic (3) | ||
| Electives | |||
| Choose from the following*: | 12 | ||
| PHIL | 31001 | Ancient Greek Philosophy (3) | |
| 31002 | Medieval Philosophy (3) | ||
| 31003 | Continental Rationalism (3) | ||
| 31004 | British Empiricism (3) | ||
| 31005 | German Critical Philosophy (3) | ||
| 31006 | 19th-Century Philosophy (3) | ||
| 31010 | 20th-Century Philosophy (3) | ||
| 31020 | American Philosophy (3) | ||
| Philosophy 40000-level course(s)** | |||
| Total | 21 | ||
* Minimum 9 of the 12 credit hours must be upper division. The course not used in minor requirements may be chosen. At least one
course in the history of philosophy must be included.
** At least one course must be at the 40000-level. PHIL 40093 Variable Title Workshop, PHIL 49996 Individual Investigation and PHIL
49999 Senior Honors Project may not be counted toward the minor.
Minimum cumulative 2.00 GPA required for graduation.