Philosophy
Description
Philosophy has long been a central component of a liberal arts education. It is not just inherently interesting; it is a means of acquiring capacities for in-depth reasoning and communication.
Our department carries on teaching and research in many divisions of philosophy. There is an emphasis on interdisciplinary work, integrating the conceptual tools of philosophy with the approaches of many other disciplines including math, science, psychology, legal studies, economics, classical studies, and many more.
Our philosophy program emphasizes the analysis of ideas, careful reading and scholarship, and clear argumentation. These skills are highly valued by other disciplines and future employers.
Our graduates find successful careers in:
- law
- government
- teaching
- public relations
- healthcare
- non-profit
- research
The Philosophy Department offers several plans for majors and minors.
Three-Year General Philosophy
Continuation in this academic plan requires a minimum cumulative overall average of 60% and a minimum cumulative Philosophy major average of 65%.
Eligibility for graduation in the Three-Year General Philosophy academic plan includes successful completion of the following requirements:
- Appropriate program-level requirements. See Bachelor of Arts Degree Requirements.
- Philosophy plan-level requirements:
- a minimum cumulative Philosophy major average of 65%
- at least six academic course units (12 courses) in Philosophy, including:
- PHIL 221, PHIL 240, PHIL 251 (see Note 2)
- PHIL 283/CLAS 261 or PHIL 284
- three PHIL courses at the 300-level or above
- PHIL 283/CLAS 261 or PHIL 284
- three PHIL courses at the 300-level or above
Notes
- Students may use no more than three PHIL courses at the 100-level to fulfil the Philosophy plan requirements.
- St. Jerome's students may take PHIL 218J instead of PHIL 221.
Note: Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.
Related Courses
- History of Ancient Philosophy
- Introduction to Philosophy: Knowledge and Reality
- Introduction to Philosophy: Ethics and Values
- Critical Thinking
- Professional and Business Ethics
- The Existentialist Experience
- Great Works: Ancient and Medieval
- Social and Political Philosophy
- History of Modern Philosophy
- Introduction to Cognitive Science
- Ethics
- Introduction to Formal Logic
- Metaphysics and Epistemology
- Great Works: Ancient and Medieval
Overview
- Institution: University of Waterloo
- Program type: Baccalauréat
- Language: English
- Program Code: BA
- Delivery Method: Entièrement en ligne/à distance
Disclaimer:
Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.
Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.