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Our program . . .

The history of ideas is the best way to describe our approach to philosophy. And while we stress the fundamentals of philosophical thought by studying its history, we also pursue cutting edge issues around ethics, Asian thought and feminist philosophy.

We have some of the best and the brightest students in our major because they are attracted to our strengths: thinking and dialogue. If you think you can handle the truth, we can help you develop the mental tools you need to find it.


Program highlights

    • Graduates have been admitted to prestigious graduate school programs in philosophy (e.g. Penn State University, Loyola University, The New School for Social Research) and to prestigious law schools around the country.
    • Faculty and students are involved in a philosophy reading group outside of class, so more informal discussions and mutual interests can be pursued.

Overview of Program

Required courses for Philosophy Major (40 credits):

*  4 credits at the 100 or 200 level

*  Logic (210)

*  Ancient Philosophy (331)

*  Modern Philosophy (334)

*  One course from the following:  Medieval (333), 19th Century European Philosophers (336), Analytic Philosophy (337), American (338), 20th Century Continental Philosophers (341)

*  One course from the following:  Philosophy of Knowledge (353), Metaphysics (354), Topics in Philosophy of Science (357)

*  One course from the following:  Moral Philosophy (359), Political Philosophy (360), Feminist Ethics (361)

12 additional credits with no more than 4 credits at the 100 or 200 level.

 

Required course for a Philosophy Minor (20 credits):

*  Five courses total, three of which must be at the 300 level.

 


Contact information:

Tony Cunningham
Professor/Chairperson
Quad #362B
Saint John's University
phone # 320-363-2730

Laura Schmitz
Department Coordinator
Quad #362D
Saint John's University
phone # 320-363-3030

 




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