University of Portland Bulletin 2020-2021

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.

Option 2 Requirements — 25 credit hours

Logic – 3 credits

PHL 321Logic

3

History – 6 credit hours

Select from the following:
PHL 371Ancient Philosophy

3

PHL 372Medieval Philosophy

3

PHL 373Early Modern Philosophy

3

PHL 374Hegel and 19th Century Philosophy

3

Metaphysics or Epistemology - 3 credit hours

Select 3 credit hours of Metaphysics or 3 credit hours of Epistemology from the following:

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 371Ancient Philosophy

3

PHL 372Medieval Philosophy

3

PHL 373Early Modern Philosophy

3

PHL 374Hegel and 19th Century Philosophy

3

PHL 422Philosophy of Science

3

PHL 479Existentialism

3

Ethics or Politics – 3 credit hours

Select 3 credit hours of Ethics or Politics from the following:

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

Option 2 Major Electives - 9 credit hours

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

Capstone - 1-3 credit hours

PHL 499Senior Capstone

Variable

Any additional credit hours required to complete a minimum of 120 credit hours

Total Credit Hours: 120