Philosophy
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Requirements for Major: Students
may complete a major in philosophy with eight courses, including
Logic, both semesters of History
of Philosophy, and Senior
Seminar. One core topics course taught by an instructor from
the Philosophy Department may be used to meet the requirements of
the philosophy major. At least one-half of the courses for the major
must be taken at Millsaps.
Requirements for Minor: Students
may elect a minor in philosophy with any four courses from the Philosophy
Department. At least one-half of the courses for the minor must
be taken at Millsaps.
Philosophy-Religious
Studies Major
Requirements for Major:
Students may complete a major in Philosophy-Religious Studies with
five courses in philosophy and five in religious studies. The philosophy
courses must include Philosophy
3010, 3020, 3310, and
4900; the religious studies
courses must include a tradition-descriptive course ( 2110,
2120,
2210,
2220,
or 3110),
a normative reflection course (2010
or 3120),
and the Religious Studies Seminar (3900
or 4900). At least one course taken must involve comparison
of diverse religious traditions. Students pursuing this major will
be given a specially adapted comprehensive examination by a committee
of faculty from the two departments.
Courses
1210 Logic (4 sem. hours). This
course will focus upon propositional logic and quantification, and
to a lesser extent upon syllogistic logic. Attention will be given
to scientific method and induction, and to informal analysis of
arguments in language. Offered in alternate years.
2000 Ways of Knowing (4 sem. hours).
An introduction to the theories of knowledge from a variety of philosophical
traditions, including feminism, pragmatism, mysticism, empiricism
and rationalism. A central concern of the course will be the relationship
between science and philosophy in the acquisition of knowledge.
Offered occasionally.
2010 Social and Political Philosophy (4 sem.
hours). An inquiry into the basic principles of social
and political organization, with special emphasis on the concepts
of government, justice, punishment, family, property, work and peace.
Same as Political Science 2500.
2020 Ethics (4 sem. hours). A
reasoned exploration of the nature of the best life for individuals
and societies.Offered occasionally.
2750 Special Topics (4 sem. hours).
3010-3020 History of Philosophy I & II (4
sem. hours each). The first semester is a survey
of western philosophy through the Medieval Period, and the second
semester from the Renaissance is a survey through the nineteenth
century. Phil 3010 is the same as Classics 3500.
3030 20th Century Philosophy (4 sem. hours).
A consideration of some of the movements in 20th century philosophy.
Offered occasionally.
3150 Existentialism (4 sem. hours).
A study of the basic works of thinkers such as Kierkegaard, Nietzsche,
Heidegger, Sartre, Marcel and Jaspers. Offered occasionally.
3210 Aesthetics (4 sem. hours).
A study of the following question: What is the nature of art, aesthetic
experience and aesthetic judgment? Offered in alternate years.
3310
Philosophy of Religion (4 sem. hours). Investigation
of issues arising from religious experience and beliefs, including
the nature of the divine, evil and human destiny. Same as Religious
Studies 3310. Offered occasionally.
3610 Metaphysics (4 sem. hours).
This course will consider traditional philosophical questions about
"Being" such as, but not limited to: What is reality? Do I have
free will? Is there a God? What kind of thing am I? The course may
either survey briefly the history of metaphysics or cover one or
two philosophers in detail. Offered occasionally.
3750 Special Topics (1 to 4 sem. hours).
4800 Directed Readings (1 to 4 sem. hours).
4900 Senior Seminar (4 sem. hours).
Intensive reading in selected issues, schools, and thinkers for
senior majors.
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