University of Portland Bulletin 2013-2014

Philosophy Major Option 2

Designed for students who desire to complement an interest in philosophy with an interest in a related field such as business, education, or any of the liberal arts. Students choosing this option should consult with their advisor for specific course recommendations to complement their interests in related fields of study.

Degree Requirements

Option 2 Requirements — 25 hours beyond core and college requirements

Logic – 3 credits

PHL 421Logic

3

History – 6 credits

PHL 471Ancient Philosophy

3
PHL 472Medieval Philosophy

3
PHL 473Modern Philosophy

3
PHL 474Hegel and 19th Century Philosophy

3

Metaphysics or Epistemology - 3 credits

Student selects 3 credits of Metaphysics or 3 credits of Epistemology

PHL 331Metaphysics: Asian Philosophy

3
PHL 332Metaphysics: Philosophy of Mind

3
PHL 333Metaphysics: Philosophy of Religion

3
PHL 334Metaphysics: Problem of Being

3
PHL 335Metaphysics: Self and Identity

3
PHL 336Metaphysics: Native American Philosophy

3
PHL 337Metaphysics: Freedom

3
PHL 422Philosophy of Science

3
PHL 472Medieval Philosophy

3
PHL 473Modern Philosophy

3
PHL 479Existentialism

3

Ethics or Politics – 3 credits

Student selects 3 credits of Ethics or Politics

PHL 410Education and Politics

3
PHL 412Philosophy of Law

3
PHL 413Socio-Political Philosophy

3
PHL 414Philosophy and Feminism

3
PHL 430Advanced Ethics

3
PHL 434Environmental Ethics

3
PHL 435Bioethics

3

Electives - 9 credits

Any 300 or 400 level philosophy class, two of which must be 400-level

Capstone

PHL 499Senior Capstone

Variable

General Electives — 23—35 hours

Total Credit Hours: 120