University of Portland Bulletin 2017-2018

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 321Logic

3

History – 6 credits

PHL 371Ancient Philosophy

3
PHL 372Medieval Philosophy

3
PHL 373Modern Philosophy

3
PHL 374Hegel and 19th Century Philosophy

3

Metaphysics or Epistemology - 3 credits

Student selects 3 credits of Metaphysics or 3 credits of Epistemology

PHL 330Metaphysics - A Survey

3
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 338Metaphysics: Ancient Greek Metaphysics in Context

3
PHL 339/THTR 405Metaphysics of Shakespeare

3
PHL 372Medieval Philosophy

3
PHL 373Modern Philosophy

3
PHL 422Philosophy of Science

3
PHL 479Existentialism

3

Ethics or Politics – 3 credits

Student selects 3 credits of Ethics or Politics

PHL 313Socio-Political Philosophy

3
PHL 314Philosophy and Feminism

3
PHL 324Environmental Ethics

3
PHL 325Bioethics

3
PHL 410Education and Politics

3
PHL 412Philosophy of Law

3
PHL 430Advanced Ethics

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