Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy

The major in philosophy is a traditional humanities and liberal-arts program. At IPFW, our
philosophy courses cover the principle divisions and branches of philosophy with a strong
emphasis on the history and evolution of higher thinking throughout human history.  This program
offers a great foundation for continuing studies in philosophy. The major also serves as a
pre-professional program for the ministry, law, or health sciences.

Required Courses for a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy

*All substitutions will need the approval of the student's mentor/s, department lead advisor, and department chair

Core Courses:  13 credits

PHIL 10200:  Methods in the Humanities
PHIL 11000:  Introduction to Philosophy
PHIL 11100:  Ethics
PHIL 15000:  Principles of Logic
PHIL 25200:  Intermediate Logic

History Courses:  12 credits

Four courses minimum; at least two from Cycle 1 and one from Cycle 2; *substitutions unlikely

Cycle 1 (Old History)

PHIL 30100:  History of Ancient Philosophy
PHIL 30200:  History of Medieval Philosophy
PHIL 30300:  History of Modern Philosophy
PHIL 30400:  History of 19th Century Philosophy

Cycle 2 (Recent History)

PHIL 41200:  Studies in Analytic Philosophy
PHIL 42200:  Studies in Continental Philosophy

Topics Courses:  12 credits

Four courses minimum; at least one from each Cycle; *substitutions possible

Cycle 1 (Systematic Philosophy I)

PHIL 43200:  Theory of Knowledge
PHIL 43500:  Philosophy of Mind
PHIL 46500:  Philosophy of Language

Cycle 2 (Systematic Philosophy II)

PHIL 35100:  Philosophy of Science
PHIL 35200:  Topics in the History & Philosophy of Science
PHIL 42500:  Metaphysics
PHIL 47100:  Topics in Aesthetics & the Philosophy of Art

Cycle 3 (Ethics)

PHIL 30500:  Philosophy of Feminism
PHIL 31200:  Medical Ethics
PHIL 32600:  Business Ethics
PHIL 32700:  Environmental Ethics
PHIL 32800:  Ethics & Animals
PHIL 50400:  Human Rights Ethics

Capstone Work:  9 credits

At least two courses at the 500 level; capstone courses need to be approved by the student’s mentor/s

PHIL 58000:  Proseminar in Philosophy
PHIL 59000:  Directed Readings in Philosophy

                     Free Elective in Area 1, 2 (or Phil)