PPY_BA - Philosophy
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About this Program
- College: Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Degree: Bachelor of Arts
- Credits for Degree: 120
To graduate with this major, students must complete all university, college, and major requirements.
The Department of Philosophy addresses foundation questions. These are questions the answers to which inform our basic understanding of one or another domain of inquiry, or some fundamental aspect of the world or ourselves or our relation to the world.
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330 GRIFFIN-FLOYD HALL
GAINESVILLE FL 32611-8545
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About This Program
Philosophical problem examination is primarily conceptual rather than empirical, in that philosophers seek to develop conceptual accounts adequate to the phenomena they want to understand. The study of philosophy equips one to address difficult issues with critical thinking and sound reasoning, skills essential to effective thought and communication.
Training in philosophy prepares one for professions that require careful analysis of data, communicating with a wide variety of stakeholders, and making persuasive cases for important decisions. Majors often go on to law school, business school, politics, and public sector jobs involving research. See the department’s home page at www.phil.ufl.edu for more information on the nature of philosophical work and its benefits.
Requirements for the Major
The major requires 33 credits of coursework in philosophy with minimum grades of C. Six philosophy major courses (18 credits) must be taken at UF.
Required Major Coursework
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| PHH 3100 | Ancient Greek Philosophy | 3 |
| PHH 3400 | Modern Philosophy | 3 |
| PHI 3130 | Symbolic Logic | 3 |
| PHI 3300 | Theory of Knowledge | 3 |
| or PHI 3500 | Metaphysics | |
| PHI 3650 | Moral Philosophy | 3 |
| Philosophy Major Electives 1 | ||
| 4000-level or above Philosophy courses 2 | 6 | |
| 3000-level or above Philosophy courses | 6 | |
| 2000-level or above Philosophy courses | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 33 | |
- 1
No more than three credits of individual work (PHH 4911, PHI 4905, or PHI 4911 can count toward the 33 credits for the major.
- 2
The following courses will not count toward the six credits of 4000 level or above Philosophy courses:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHH 4911 | Undergraduate Research in History of Philosophy | 3 |
| PHI 4905 | Individual Work | 1-3 |
| PHI 4911 | Undergraduate Research in Philosophy | 3 |
| PHI 4912 | Honors Project | 3 |
- To enroll in a 4000-level course, a student must complete a 3000-level philosophy course or receive instructor permission.
Prior to advance registration each semester, the department makes available on its website customized descriptions of its undergraduate courses offered in the upcoming semester.
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Research
It is possible to write an honors thesis, which involves independent research under the supervision of a faculty director. This is usually a two-semester process in the final year.
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