2006-07 Undergraduate Catalog
Indiana, Pennsylvania 15705
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Chairperson: |
Sherrill J. Begres |
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Faculty: |
Caraway, Duckles, MacLeod, Rives, Rubenstein |
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Boone, Bouffard, Hermann |
Website: www.iup.edu/philosophy
The program in philosophy is designed to provide the student with a capacity for thinking clearly, a critical attitude, and the ability to reason theoretically.
The major offers the background required for graduate work in
philosophy. Those whose primary interests are in other disciplines will find
philosophy courses which relate directly to their fields on a theoretical level.
Both the minor and double major are especially desirable for their reflective
benefits and because of the essentially interdisciplinary nature of philosophy.
Individually Designed Philosophy Minor
As a minor, philosophy has much to offer in helping individuals of
various backgrounds better understand the fundamental assumptions of their
disciplines. For that reason, the minor in philosophy will be individually
designed to meet special career needs and personal interests. Selection of
courses will be accomplished through discussions with and approval of the
department advisor. Students must expect careful planning in any program
approved. For further explanation and suggestions, see explanation under
Philosophy Minor program requirements and consult department advisor.
The Philosophy program’s Liberal Studies courses are all introductory in nature; none of them presupposes any philosophical background. The student may choose from PHIL 101, 120, 221, 222, 223.
The Department of Philosophy participates in the University Pre-Law Track program whereby a student majors in one of several academic disciplines including philosophy and also meets the pre-law track requirements. Students interested in the philosophy major/pre-law track should consult the departmental pre-law advisor. Philosophy courses included in the pre-law track program are PHIL 101, 222, and 450.
The honors program is open by departmental invitation to Philosophy and Philosophy/Pre-Law majors with a minimum 3.25 cumulative GPA and a 3.5 GPA in Philosophy courses. Students complete PHIL 480/H/, 483/H/, and HNRC 499, which fulfills the Liberal Studies Synthesis requirement. To determine how honors track courses will be integrated into existing requirements for the Philosophy or Philosophy Pre-Law major, students should consult their advisors.
Any student satisfying the GPA requirement at the end of their third semester at IUP will be automatically advised of the requirements of the honors track and invited to participate.
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Liberal Studies: As outlined in Liberal Studies section with the following specifications: Mathematics: 3cr Philosophy: included in major Liberal Studies Electives: 9cr; no courses with PHIL prefix |
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| Foreign Language Intermediate Level (1) | |||
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Major: |
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Symbolic Logic I |
3cr | ||
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Ethics |
3cr |
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| Controlled Electives: Eight PHIL courses: | 24cr | ||
| PHIL 324 or 325 and one other from the following: (6cr) | |||
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Ancient Philosophy |
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Modern Philosophy |
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Phenomenology and Existentialism |
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Contemporary Analytic Philosophy |
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| PHIL 420 or 421 and one other from the following: (6cr) | |||
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Philosophy of Science |
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Metaphysics |
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Theory of Knowledge |
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Philosophy of Language |
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| Four other PHIL courses (12cr) (may be from the above lists) (with restrictions) (2, 3) | |||
| Free Electives: | 31-37 | ||
| Total Degree Requirements: | 120 | ||
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(1) Intermediate-level Foreign Language may be included in Liberal Studies electives. (2) No more than four 100-200 level courses may be counted toward the major. Only PHIL courses may be counted toward the major. Unless otherwise indicated in the Course Descriptions, all 300-400 level courses require either philosophy major or minor status, junior or senior standing, or permission of the instructor. (3) No more than 9 nonclasswork credits may be counted toward the major. Nonclasswork credits include independent study, independent honors project, and internship in philosophy. |
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Liberal Studies: As outlined in Liberal Studies section with the following specifications: Mathematics: 3cr Philosophy: included in major Liberal Studies Electives: 9cr; no courses with PHIL prefix |
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| College: | 0-6 | ||
| Foreign Language Intermediate Level (1) | |||
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Major: |
30 | ||
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Informal Logic: Methods of Critical Thinking |
3cr | ||
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Ethics |
3cr |
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| Controlled Electives: | 24cr | ||
| PHIL 324 or 325 and one other from the following: (6cr) | |||
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Ancient Philosophy |
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Modern Philosophy |
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Phenomenology and Existentialism |
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Contemporary Analytic Philosophy |
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Philosophy of Science |
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Metaphysics |
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Theory of Knowledge |
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Philosophy of Language |
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| Four other PHIL courses (12cr) (may be from the above lists) (with restrictions) (2, 3) | |||
| Other Requirements: Pre-Law interdisciplinary track | 15-21 | ||
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Seven courses, including at least one from each of six areas: Business: ACCT 201, ACCT 202, BLAW 235 |
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| Free Electives: | 10-22 | ||
| Total Degree Requirements: | 120 | ||
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(1) Intermediate-level Foreign Language may be included in Liberal Studies electives. (2) No more than four 100-200 level courses may be counted toward the major. Only PHIL courses may be counted toward the major. Unless otherwise indicated in the Course Descriptions, all 300-400 level courses require either philosophy major or minor status, junior or senior standing, or permission of the instructor. (3) No more than 9 nonclasswork credits may be counted toward the major. Nonclasswork credits include independent study, independent honors project, and internship in philosophy. |
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| Five PHIL courses (with restrictions) (1, 2) | 15cr | |
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(1) No more than three 100-200 level courses may be counted toward the minor. Only PHIL courses may be counted toward the minor. Unless otherwise indicated in the Course Descriptions, all 300-400 level courses require either philosophy major or minor status, junior or senior standing, or permission of the instructor. (2) No more than 3 nonclasswork credits may be counted toward the minor. Nonclasswork credits include independent study, independent honors project, and internship in philosophy. |
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| Philosophy Honors Track | 12 |
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Required Courses: |
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Honors Senior Synthesis |
*cr (1) |
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PHIL 480/H/ |
Honors Seminar in Philosophy |
3cr |
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PHIL 483/H/ |
Honors Thesis in Philosophy |
6cr |
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| (1) Credits for HNRC 499 are counted in the Liberal Studies Synthesis requirement. | |||
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