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Department of Philosophy
4604 Diamond Building, 778.782.3343 Tel, 778.782.4443 Fax,
Chair
- L. Shapiro BA (Wesleyan), PhD (Pitts)
Professors Emeriti
- R.D. Bradley BA, MA (Auck), PhD (ANU)
- S. Davis BA (Roch), MA, PhD (Ill)
- F.J. Pelletier BS, MA (Nebraska), MSc, MSc (Alta), PhD (Calif)
- L. Resnick BA, PhD (Cornell)
- N.M. Swartz BA (Harv), MA, PhD (Indiana)
Professors
- R.E. Jennings BA, MA (Qu), PhD (Lond)
- M. McPherran BA, MA, PhD (Calif)
- D. Zimmerman BA, MA, PhD (Mich)
Associate Professors
- K. Akins BA (Manit), PhD (Mich), Burnaby Mountain Endowed Professor
- S. Black BA (C’dia), PhD (Camb)
- M. Hahn BA (S Fraser), MA (Br Col), PhD (Calif)
- P.P. Hanson BA (Calg), MA, PhD (Prin)
- L. Shapiro BA (Wesleyan), PhD (Pitts)
- E. Tiffany BA (Albion), PhD (Calif)
Senior Lecturers
- P.T. Horban BA (Sask), MA, PhD (WOnt)
- J.S. McIntosh BA (S Fraser), PhD (Br Col)
Lecturer
- J. Lough BA, MA (S Fraser)
Advisor
- Mr. D. Bevington, 4625 Diamond Building, 778.782.4852
General Information
All 100 division courses and PHIL XX1 improve critical thinking skills, logical analysis, clarity of expression, and teach important philosophical problems, perspectives and methods. All 100 division courses have no prerequisites, and can be completed in any order by any student in any faculty.
The 200 division courses are slightly more advanced with more specific subject matter. It is recommended (not mandatory) that students have completed 15 units of university work or equivalent before enrolling in a 200 division philosophy course. (PHIL 201, 203 and 214 have additional prerequisites.)
For 300 and 400 division courses, students normally must have completed at least six philosophy lower division units. However, this requirement may be waived by the department. Four hundred division courses are more advanced than 300 division courses (there is more reading, the reading is more difficult, and more writing is required). Students should complete at least two 300 division courses before enrolling in a 400 division course.
Writing, Quantitative, and Breadth Requirements
Students completing degree programs must fulfil writing, quantitative and breadth requirements as part of their program. See “Writing, Quantitative, and Breadth Requirements” on page 7 for information. For the faculty’s requirements, see “Writing, Quantitative, and Breadth Requirements” on page 88.
Seminars and Special Topics Courses
A student may not enrol in a philosophy seminar or selected topics course which duplicates work for which the student has received credit in another philosophy seminar or special topics course.
Reading Lists and Course Outlines
Course outlines are available at the general office. Some course content varies with instructor.
Lower Division Requirements
Students complete at least 15 lower division units including one of
PHIL 100-3 Knowledge and Reality
PHIL 120-3 Introduction to Moral Philosophy
and one of
PHIL 150-3 History of Philosophy I
PHIL 151-3 History of Philosophy II
and all of
PHIL 201-3 Epistemology
PHIL 203-3 Metaphysics
PHIL 210-3 Natural Deductive Logic
Upper Division Requirements
At least 30 units of upper division credit is required as follows, and including one course at the 400 division.
At least one of
PHIL 320-3 Social and Political Philosophy
PHIL 321-3 Moral Issues and Theories
PHIL 322-3 History of Ethics*
PHIL 421-4 Ethical Theories
and at least one of
PHIL 302-3 Topics in Epistemology and Metaphysics
PHIL 341-3 Philosophy of Science
PHIL 343-3 Philosophy of Mind
PHIL 344-3 Philosophy of Language I
and at least two of
PHIL 322-3 History of Ethics
PHIL 350-3 Ancient Philosophy
PHIL 352-3 17th Century Philosophy
PHIL 356-3 18th Century Philosophy
PHIL 357-3 Topics in the History of Philosophy
PHIL 451-4 Kant
*unless counted as a history stream requirement
This program is for students who are capable of self-direction who wish to pursue advanced work in philosophy with the benefit of individual attention.
Course Requirements
Entering students must first complete 60 units including 12 upper division philosophy units, and must fulfil lower division philosophy major requirements as listed above. Normally a 3.5 GPA or higher in upper division philosophy courses is expected for entrance and continuance but does not by itself guarantee either. Students must submit an application (available in the department office), and consult the advisor.
Students pursuing honors must complete
• the philosophy major program requirements
• at least 50 philosophy upper division units
• and two honors tutorials in the last term, or last two terms, of the program
Tutorials offer sufficient time to examine in-depth several philosophical topics in a general area such as ethics, metaphysics, philosophy of mind, etc. The honors candidate must achieve a grade of B or higher in each honors tutorial to receive the honors degree.
Students must complete at least 15 upper division units. Suggested lower division courses, including PHIL 100, 120, 150 or 151, and 201 or 203, provide a good basis for upper division courses. Other combinations are possible, and the student with particular upper division courses in mind should confirm prerequisites.
With the undergraduate advisor, a student may design a minor program with an emphasis that complements a special interest. For example, programs may be designed for students with an interest in law, language, natural or social science, history of ideas, social theory, value theory or logic.
This program consists of the lower division requirements for a major and the upper division requirements for a minor. Program approval by the advisor is required.
Computing Science and Philosophy Joint Major Program
See “Computing Science and Philosophy Joint Major Program” on page 80 for information.
Philosophy and Humanities Joint Major Program
See “Philosophy and Humanities Joint Major Program” on page 119 for information.
Computing Science and Philosophy Joint Honors Program
See “Computing Science and Philosophy Joint Honors Program” on page 81 for information.
Program in Cognitive Science
See page 98 for program information.
Upper Division Courses Listed by Field (partial listing)
Epistemology and Metaphysics
The following courses are a continuation of PHIL 100, 201 and 203 at a more advanced division.
PHIL 302-3 Topics in Epistemology and Metaphysics
PHIL 455-4 Contemporary Issues in Epistemology and Metaphysics
Logic
The following course offers concentrated work in logic and is a continuation of PHIL 210 and 214.
PHIL 314-3 Topics in Logic I
Ethics
The following continuations of PHIL 120 and 220 present a wide range of issues and topics in ethics, and in political and social philosophy.
PHIL 320-3 Social and Political Philosophy
PHIL 321-3 Moral Issues and Theories
PHIL 322-3 History of Ethics
PHIL 421-4 Ethical Theories
History of Philosophy
The following continuations of PHIL 150 and 151 examine, at a more advanced division, the philosophical foundations of Western culture.
PHIL 322-3 History of Ethics
PHIL 350-3 Ancient Philosophy
PHIL 352-3 17th Century Philosophy
PHIL 356-3 18th Century Philosophy
PHIL 357-3 Topics in the History of Philosophy
PHIL 451-4 Kant
Science, Mind, Language
The following four courses introduce special areas of philosophical interest.
PHIL 341-3 Philosophy of Science
PHIL 343-3 Philosophy of Mind
PHIL 344-3 Philosophy of Language I
PHIL 444-4 Philosophy of Language II
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