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Apr 28, 2024
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2011-2012 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Philosophy, B.A.
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Member of the Division of Humanities
Chair(s):
Alan Schrift
Faculty:
Joseph Cummins (also Classics)
Jennifer Dobe
John Fennell
Johanna Meehan
Joseph Neisser
Tammy Nyden
The study of philosophy enables students to confront in a disciplined and constructive way fundamental questions and problems, both theoretical and practical, about themselves and their relation to the world. Philosophy enriches thought, imagination, understanding, and experience as a whole. Even beginning students of philosophy find themselves reflecting upon things they formerly took for granted, and they can often apply their philosophical perspectives to issues treated in their other courses.
Most courses in the philosophy curriculum require only the introductory course as a prerequisite; the department invites all students to construct programs in philosophy related to their studies in other disciplines. Qualified students are encouraged to study a foreign language to supplement their study of philosophy. The study of philosophy contributes valuably to academic pursuits and to the pursuit of almost any career.
The department requires that students who major in philosophy take the survey courses in ancient and modern philosophy and two advanced seminars. The department expects that each major will pursue as broad a liberal education as possible and build a suitable background for special interest in philosophy.
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Major Requirements: A minimum of 32 credits
A minimum of 32 credits, 20 of which must be taken at Grinnell College. Required are PHI 231 , PHI 233 , and eight credits from the following: PHI 336 , PHI 391 , PHI 392 , PHI 393 , and PHI 394 . The required 300-level seminars are normally taken in the student’s senior year. Of 100-level courses, only either PHI 101 or PHI 102 , and PHI 111 may be counted toward the 32-credit minimum. With permission, up to four of the 32 credits may be taken in related studies outside the department. For students who plan to attend graduate school, four semesters of a foreign language are strongly recommended. Honors
To be considered for honors in philosophy, in addition to meeting the College’s general requirements for honors, graduating seniors must also satisfy the following departmental requirements:
- After seven semesters of college work, a 3.60 grade-point average in philosophy and a cumulative grade-point average of 3.50.
- Knowledge of a nonnative language at a level demonstrated by
- completion of fourth-semester college coursework in a modern language or demonstration of equivalent competence, or
- completion of three semesters of college coursework in a single language, or
- completion of two semesters of college coursework in Latin or Greek.
- Completion of or examination showing equivalent competence.
- or an approved MAP (PHI 499) that meets the description of the Senior Essay (PHI 491 ).
- Presentation of a paper to a colloquium of students and faculty during one of the students’ final two semesters.
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