Doctoral Coursework
Before writing their theses, all Ph.D. students must complete 15 credit hours (5 courses) in Graduate Philosophy courses as follows:
1. 3 credit hours in Philosophy 6000 (Graduate Seminar)
2. 12 credit hours in Philosophy 6011-6102
List of Ph.D. Philosophy Courses
Philosophy 6000: The Graduate Seminar (Required)
History of Philosophy
Philosophy 6011: Ancient and Medieval Philosophy “ Detailed study of one philosopher in the ancient and/or medieval period.
Philosophy 6012: Modern Philosophy “ Detailed study of one philosopher in the modern period.
Philosophy 6013: Contemporary Philosophy “ Detailed study of one philosopher in the contemporary period.
Area Seminars
Philosophy 6014: Metaphysics “ Detailed examination of one problem in metaphysics.
Philosophy 6015: Theory of Knowledge “ Detailed examination of one problem in the theory of knowledge.
Philosophy 6016: Ethics and Political Philosophy “ Detailed examination of one problem in ethics and/or political theory.
Tutorials
Philosophy 6040-6099: Selected Topics
Philosophy 6101: Selected Texts
Philosophy 6102: Current Issues