Major Requirements
To complete your Undergraduate Major, you must take 30 hours in philosophy, while satisfying the following requirements:
| History of Philosophy |
| PHIL 3210 |
Ancient and Medieval Philosophy |
| PHIL 3230 |
Modern Philosophy |
| Analytical Philosophy (Choose One) |
| PHIL 3000 |
Symbolic Logic |
| PHIL 4060 |
Philosophy of Language |
| Ethical and Political Theory (Choose One) |
| PHIL 3400 |
Ethical Theory |
| PHIL 3750 |
Social & Political Philosophy |
| Diversity (Choose One) |
| PHIL 3240 |
Existentialism |
| PHIL 3250 |
Current European Philosophy |
| PHIL 3500 |
Eastern Thought |
| PHIL 3540 |
Philosophy of Love, Sex & Marriage |
| PHIL 4240 |
19th Century |
| PHIL 4250 |
Sartre |
| PHIL 4260 |
Recent European Philosophy |
| PHIL 4270 |
American Philosophy |
| PHIL 4500 |
Buddhist Philosophy |
| Advanced Classes |
| At least two 4000-level philosophy courses. |
Students may take a maximum of two courses with P/NC in the major and may opt for P/NC in all related courses. One independent study course, or independent study for departmental honors, is recommended. These are arranged individually by contacting an instructor and proposing a project.
Majors planning to pursue graduate study in philosophy are encouraged to take additional courses from the above core areas.
Pre-Law
Majors preparing for professional careers in law are encouraged to take:
- PHIL 3710 Philosophy of Law
- PHIL 3760 Crime and Punishment
Philosophy Double Majors
The Philosophy Department makes every effort to accommodate our students who are completing two majors at the same time. At the University of Toledo a student may add a second major in addition to a primary major program already underway, and complete requirements for both degrees.
