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LSU
UNDERGRADUATE PHILOSOPHY DEGREE
LSU undergraduate philosophy majors receive rigorous
training in the history of thought, logic, and contemporary
research into the core areas of philosophy: metaphysics,
epistemology, and ethics. Due in part to the intrinsically
interdisciplinary nature of the these fields of study, a
significant number of our majors double major in philosophy
and some other discipline.
In completing a degree in philosophy, students develop
transferable skills that are the hallmark of a liberal arts
education: the ability to critically and
systematically think through difficult issues, to creatively
solve problems, and to communicate clearly and effectively,
both orally and in writing. These
skills not only enable
students to flourish as persons, they prepare students for
the 21st century workplace, where such skills are
increasingly sought after (see "Philosophy
is
Back in Business," "Philosophy's
Makeover," and "I
Think, Therefore I Earn"). Writing well is a
particularly important component of a philosophy degree.
To help students with writing in philosophy courses,
we have developed explicit criteria for evaluating student
papers (available here).
LSU UNDERGRADUATE
PHILOSOPHY
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Philosophy majors take a minimum of 30 hours of PHIL
courses, including
• PHIL 2010 (Symbolic Logic I) or PHIL 4010 (Symbolic Logic
II),
• PHIL 2020 (Ethics) or PHIL 4943* (Problems in Ethical
Theory),
• PHIL 2033 (History of Ancient and Medieval Philosophy),
and
• PHIL 2035 (History of Modern Philosophy), plus
• 18 hours of electives.
At least 15 of the 30 hours of philosophy must be in courses
numbered 3000 and above, and at least 6 of the 15 must be at
the 4000 level. Degree credit will not be allowed for more
than 6 hours of courses numbered below 2000. Note that 2033
is offered only in Fall semester, and 2035 is offered only
in Spring semester.
A minor in Philosophy requires 15 hours of philosophy, at
least 6 of which must be 3000 or 4000 level.
*NOTE: Students who are subject to the Fall 2010
catalog degree requirements should substitute PHIL 3052
(Moral Philosophy) for PHIL 4943. Please contact the
Philosophy Department for further information.
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