PHILOSOPHY
Traditional Major
Pre-Law Emphasis
Philosophy Minor
Richard Shusterman, Chair
Anderson 729
215-204-0109
shusrich@astro.temple.edu
Charles Dyke, Undergraduate Adviser
Anderson 741
215-204-1738
cdyke@temple.edu
Department website: http://www.temple.edu/philosophy/index.html
Brief description of the department and major
The Philosophy Department offers a 36 credit B.A. degree program. The program is designed to provide a solid foundation for various professions in business, government, and professional schools (such as law), as well as an excellent background for the further study of philosophy. The department makes special provisions for students who have chosen the major as a preparation for entry into law school. These students should follow a path slightly different from that of traditional majors, as indicated below. The Philosophy Department always has many majors who are transfer students. Students should be sure to see a departmental advisor to make the necessary adjustments for their progress through the major.
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE TRADITIONAL PHILOSOPHY MAJOR
Department |
Course # |
Course Name |
Hours |
Core Indicator |
Philos |
0100 |
Introduction to Philosophy |
3 |
|
|
--Or-- |
|
|
|
Philos |
H191 |
Honors Introduction to Philosophy |
3 |
|
|
--Or-- |
|
|
|
Philos |
C050 |
Philosophical Challenges to the Individual |
3 |
|
Philos |
C066 |
Introduction to Logic |
3 |
QB |
Philos |
0161 |
History of Philosophy - Greek |
3 |
|
Philos |
0172 |
History of Philosophy - Modern
|
3 |
|
Philos |
0222 |
Contemporary Ethical Theory |
3 |
|
|
--Or -- |
|
|
|
Philos |
0226 |
Classics in Moral Philosophy1 |
3 |
|
Philos |
0298 |
Senior Seminar |
3 |
|
|
--Or-- |
|
|
|
Philos |
0294 |
Pre-Med Tutorial |
3 |
|
6 additional philosophy courses at the 100+ level. |
18 |
|
1 For scheduling reasons, especially for transfer students, another ethics-related course is often substituted. |
Total |
36 |
|
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PRE-LAW EMPHASIS
Department |
Course # |
Course Name |
Hours |
Core Indicator |
Philos |
C050
|
Philosophical Challenges to the Individual |
3 |
IN |
Philos |
0055
|
Critical Thinking |
3 |
|
Philos |
0161 |
History of Philosophy - Greek |
3 |
|
Philos |
172
|
History of Philosophy - Modern
|
3 |
|
Philos |
0243 |
Philosophy of Law |
3 |
|
Philos |
0293 |
Pre-Law Tutorial |
3 |
|
6 additional philosophy courses at the 100+ level, which must include Philos 0198, the Pre-Law Internship |
18 |
|
Total |
36 |
|
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PHILOSOPHY MINOR
Department |
Course # |
Course Name |
Hours |
Core Indicator |
Philos |
0100 |
Introduction to Philosophy |
3 |
|
|
--Or-- |
|
|
|
Philos |
H191 |
Honors Introduction to Philosophy |
3 |
|
|
--Or-- |
|
|
|
Philos |
C050 |
Philosophical Challenges to the Individual |
3 |
|
Philos |
C066 |
Introduction to Logic |
3 |
QB |
|
--Or-- |
|
|
|
Philos |
0055 |
Critical Thinking |
3 |
|
Philos |
0161 |
History of Philosophy - Greek |
3 |
|
|
--Or-- |
|
|
|
Philos |
0172 |
History of Philosophy - Modern |
3 |
|
Philos |
0222 |
Contemporary Ethical Theory |
3 |
|
|
--Or -- |
|
|
|
Philos |
0226 |
Classics in Moral Philosophy1 |
3 |
|
3 additional philosophy courses at the 100+ level |
9 |
|
Total |
21 |
|
|