Loyola University Chicago

Department of Philosophy

BA in Philosophy Checklist

Course Checklist

Department of PhilosophyThe Major in Philosophy
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Checklist for the Major in Philosophy
1. ___ One lower level philosophy course in the ethics group (181, 182, 283, 284, 285, 286, 287, 288, 289; or a 300-level equivalent) Number _____

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2. ___ One lower level philosophy course in the metaphysics or epistemology group, including Being Human, but not Logic (271, 272, 273, 275, 276, 277, 279, 280; or a 300-level equivalent) Number _____

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3. ___ One course in logic (274 or 301).

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4. ___ Ancient Philosophy (304).

5. ___ Classical Modern Philosophy (309).

6. ___ One seminar (395–399) in a historical period or a contemporary topic. Number_____

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7. ___ One any-level philosophy elective. Number_____

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8. ___ One 300-level philosophy elective. Number_____

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9. ___ One 300-level philosophy elective. Number_____

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10. ___ One 300-level philosophy elective. Number_____

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11.___ One 300-level philosophy elective. Number_____

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For more information, contact the Undergraduate Philosophy Director, Dr. James Harrington at jharr4@luc.edu.


Departmental Honors Requirements

To receive departmental honors in philosophy a student must:

  • Satisfy all philosophy major requirements
  • Have a GPA of 3.5 or higher in philosophy
  • Take one additional 300-level course in philosophy as approved by the department honors advisor
  • Complete an honors thesis paper, and pass an public oral defense of it