Satisfactory completion of an intro level course is a prerequisite for taking any further course in philosophy. 100 level seminars are intended for Seniors and Juniors, with priority given to honors students taking it as an honors preparation. Others should contact the instructor for permission to enroll. Students may not take more than one intro level course, with one exception: students may take Logic either before or after taking any other introductory course.
NOTE: Classes with low enrollment have the possibility of being canceled. Please register as early as possible.
TENTATIVE OFFERINGS (as of 4/1/26)
PHIL distribution notes — (H) history*, (L) language, (V) value
*(AH) ancient history, (MH) modern history
Fall 2026
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PHIL 001F. Introduction to Philosophy: Classical and Contemporary Problems
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PHIL 001G. Introduction to Philosophy: Rationality and Religious Belief
- Writing course.
- Eligible for MDST.
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PHIL 001T. Intro: Morality, Freedom, and the Self
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PHIL 005. First-Year Seminar: Human Nature
- Writing course.
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PHIL 010. First-Year Seminar: Questions of Inquiry
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PHIL 021. Social and Political Philosophy
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PHIL distribution - V
- Prerequisite:
First- and second-year students must complete one introductory level PHIL course before enrolling in this course.
- Eligible for GLBL-core, PPE.
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PHIL 027. Ethics & Technology
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Must be taken for PHIL credit to count towards the PHIL major/minor.
PHIL distribution - V - Prerequisite:
First- and second-year students must complete one introductory level PHIL course before enrolling in this course.
- Eligible for COGS, PPE.
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PHIL 040. Semantics
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Prior to F'24 this is not a writing course for PHIL. (WC starting F'24.)
Must be taken for PHIL credit to count towards the PHIL major/minor.
PHIL distribution - L - Prerequisite:
First- and second-year students must complete one introductory level PHIL course before enrolling in this course.
- WC starting F'24.
- Eligible for COGS
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PHIL 089. Philosophy of Science Fiction
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PHIL distribution - L
- Prerequisite:
First- and second-year students must complete one introductory level PHIL course before enrolling in this course.
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PHIL 101. Moral Philosophy
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This seminar is intended for Seniors and Juniors, with priority given to honors students taking it as an honors preparation. Others should contact the instructor for permission to enroll.
PHIL distribution - V - Eligible for PPE.
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PHIL 102. Ancient Philosophy
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This seminar is intended for Seniors and Juniors, with priority given to honors students taking it as an honors preparation. Others should contact the instructor for permission to enroll.
PHIL distribution - (A)H - Eligible for CLST
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PHIL 144. Comparative Epistemology
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This seminar is intended for Seniors and Juniors, with priority given to honors students taking it as an honors preparation. Others should contact the instructor for permission to enroll.
PHIL distribution - L
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Spring 2027
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PHIL 001H. Introduction to Philosophy: Personal Identity
- Writing course.
- Eligible for MDST.
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PHIL 001J. Introduction to Philosophy: Contemporary Moral Problems
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PHIL 003. First-Year Seminar: The Meaning of Life
- Writing course.
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PHIL 006. First-Year Seminar: Life, Mind, and Consciousness
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PHIL 013. Modern Philosophy
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PHIL distribution - (M)H
- Prerequisite:
First- and second-year students must complete one introductory level PHIL course before enrolling in this course.
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PHIL 015. Special Topics: Kant: Critique of Pure Reason
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PHIL distribution - (M)H
- Prerequisite:
First- and second-year students must complete one introductory level PHIL course before enrolling in this course.
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PHIL 016. Philosophy of Religion
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Must be taken for PHIL credit to count towards the PHIL major/minor.
PHIL distribution - V - Prerequisite:
First- and second-year students must complete one introductory level PHIL course before enrolling in this course.
- Eligible for INTP
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PHIL 020. Plato and His Modern Readers
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Must be taken for PHIL credit to count towards the PHIL major/minor.
PHIL distribution - (A)H - Prerequisite:
First- and second-year students must complete one introductory level PHIL course before enrolling in this course.
- Writing course.
- Eligible for CLST, INTP
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PHIL 040. Semantics
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Prior to F'24 this is not a writing course for PHIL. (WC starting F'24.)
Must be taken for PHIL credit to count towards the PHIL major/minor.
PHIL distribution - L - Prerequisite:
First- and second-year students must complete one introductory level PHIL course before enrolling in this course.
- WC starting F'24.
- Eligible for COGS
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PHIL 043. American Pragmatism
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PHIL distribution - H, L, V
- Prerequisite:
Prerequisite: First- and second-year students must complete one introductory level PHIL course before enrolling in this course.
- Eligible for PPE.
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PHIL 052. Bioethics
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PHIL distribution - V
- Prerequisite:
First- and second-year students must complete one introductory level PHIL course before enrolling in this course.
- Eligible for ESCH, PPE.
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PHIL 086. Philosophy of Mind
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PHIL distribution - L
- Prerequisite:
First- and second-year students must complete one introductory level PHIL course before enrolling in this course.
- Eligible for COGS-focus course
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PHIL 099. Senior Course Study
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Required for all philosophy course majors.
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PHIL 121. Social and Political Philosophy
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This seminar is intended for Seniors and Juniors, with priority given to honors students taking it as an honors preparation. Others should contact the instructor for permission to enroll.
PHIL distribution - V - Eligible for PPE.
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PHIL 139. Phenomenology, Existentialism, and Poststructuralism
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This seminar is intended for Seniors and Juniors, with priority given to honors students taking it as an honors preparation. Others should contact the instructor for permission to enroll.
PHIL distribution - H, L, V - Eligible for INTP, GMST
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PHIL 199. Senior Honors Study
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Required for all philosophy honors students.
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Fall 2027
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PHIL 001G. Introduction to Philosophy: Rationality and Religious Belief
- Writing course.
- Eligible for MDST.
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PHIL 001M. Introduction to Philosophy: Free Thinkers
- Writing course.
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PHIL 010. First-Year Seminar: Questions of Inquiry
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PHIL 011. Moral Philosophy
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PEAC eligible only when taught by PHIL instructor K. Thomason.
PHIL distribution - V - Prerequisite:
First- and second-year students must complete one introductory level PHIL course before enrolling in this course.
- Writing course.
- Eligible for PEAC, PPE.
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PHIL 012A. Logic
- Eligible for PPE, COGS-focus course
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PHIL 012B. Logic
- Eligible for PPE, COGS-focus course
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PHIL 053. Indian Philosophy
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PHIL distribution - H, L, V
- Prerequisite:
First- and second-year students must complete one introductory level PHIL course before enrolling in this course.
- Eligible for ASIA, MDST.
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PHIL 103. Selected Modern Philosophers
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This seminar is intended for Seniors and Juniors, with priority given to honors students taking it as an honors preparation. Others should contact the instructor for permission to enroll.
PHIL distribution - (M)H
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PHIL 155. Philosophy of Law
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This seminar is intended for Seniors and Juniors, with priority given to honors students taking it as an honors preparation. Others should contact the instructor for permission to enroll.
PHIL distribution - V - Eligible for PPE.
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Spring 2028
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PHIL 001H. Introduction to Philosophy: Personal Identity
- Writing course.
- Eligible for MDST.
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PHIL 006. First-Year Seminar: Life, Mind, and Consciousness
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PHIL 013. Modern Philosophy
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PHIL distribution - (M)H
- Prerequisite:
First- and second-year students must complete one introductory level PHIL course before enrolling in this course.
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PHIL 018. Philosophy of Science
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PHIL distribution - L
- Prerequisite:
First- and second-year students must complete one introductory level PHIL course before enrolling in this course.
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PHIL 020. Plato and His Modern Readers
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Must be taken for PHIL credit to count towards the PHIL major/minor.
PHIL distribution - (A)H - Prerequisite:
First- and second-year students must complete one introductory level PHIL course before enrolling in this course.
- Writing course.
- Eligible for CLST, INTP
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PHIL 027. Ethics & Technology
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Must be taken for PHIL credit to count towards the PHIL major/minor.
PHIL distribution - V - Prerequisite:
First- and second-year students must complete one introductory level PHIL course before enrolling in this course.
- Eligible for COGS, PPE.
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PHIL 099. Senior Course Study
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Required for all philosophy course majors.
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PHIL 113. Topics in Epistemology
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This seminar is intended for Seniors and Juniors, with priority given to honors students taking it as an honors preparation. Others should contact the instructor for permission to enroll.
PHIL distribution - L - Eligible for COGS
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PHIL 118. Philosophy of Mind
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This seminar is intended for Seniors and Juniors, with priority given to honors students taking it as an honors preparation. Others should contact the instructor for permission to enroll.
PHIL distribution - L - Eligible for COGS-focus course
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PHIL 199. Senior Honors Study
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Required for all philosophy honors students.
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