Since it deals mainly with issues that have no simple solutions, philosophy emphasizes the exchange of ideas and debate, and thus cultivates an appetite for deep and serious reflection. By reading and discussing the works of the world's great thinkers on fundamental topics like truth, justice, morality and existence, you sharpen your own ability to think clearly, critically and independently. The Department's curriculum has a twin approach, historical and analytical, and covers political and social philosophy, ethics, philosophy of science, philosophy of language, philosophy of mind and logic.
The Department of Philosophy also runs a minor in applied ethics.
This program is offered in English and in French.
The table below includes only discipline-specific courses. Please refer to the Academic Regulations for information on including a minor in your degree.
Requirements for this program have been modified. Please consult the 2021-2022 calendars for the previous requirements.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| 3 course units from: | 3 Units | |
| Reasoning and Critical Thinking | ||
| Philosophy: Ideas and Arguments | ||
| 3 course units from: | 3 Units | |
| Moral Reasoning | ||
| Fundamental Philosophical Questions | ||
| Great Philosophers | ||
| Philosophy: Themes and Texts | ||
| 6 course units from: 1 | 6 Units | |
| Logic I | ||
| Ethics | ||
| Political Philosophy | ||
| Greek Philosophy | ||
| Medieval Philosophy | ||
| Modern Philosophy | ||
| Theory of Knowledge | ||
| Topics in Metaphysics | ||
| Continental Philosophy | ||
| Analytic Philosophy | ||
| 18 optional course units in philosophy (PHI) 1 | 18 Units | |
| Total: | 30 Units | |
Note(s)
- 1
At least 6 course units in philosophy (PHI) must be at the 3000 or 4000 level.