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Major Requirements 30 cr., distributed as follows:
1. 3 cr. in logic: PHILO 171.
2. 9 cr. in history of philosophy: PHILO 212, 215, and 218.
3. 3 cr. in ethics, politics, and aesthetics: any course from PHILO 244, 246, or 258.
4. 3 cr. in metaphysics and epistemology: any course from PHILO 360, 362, 364,
366, or 379.
5. 3 cr. in the intensive study of a major philosopher: any course
from PHILO 380, 381, 383, 384, 386, 387, 388, or 389.
6. 9 additional cr. chosen in consultation with the adviser. Students are required to select at least one course (3 cr.) at the 300-level. Also they are encouraged to select courses that acquaint them with philosophic traditions other than the dominant Western ones.
Minor:
A philosophy major is permitted to minor in all programs
that the College offers. The minor may include only 3 credits at the
100 level and must include at least 3 credits at the 300 level.
Exceptions may be made with the permission of a Philosophy
Department adviser. Double majors are also permitted. Students
fulfilling the requirements of both the philosophy major and another
separate major are released from the requirement of completing a
minor by the Philosophy Department. However, such students
should check with the other department in which they major, to see
whether it will waive the minor requirement for them as well.
Recommended Minors for Philosophy Majors
While any minor offered at Hunter College is acceptable for philosophy majors, certain minors may be more appropriate for students with particular philosophical interests, especially those considering graduate study in philosophy. For students with historical interests, a minor in a language in which there is a substantial philosophical literature is appropriate—in particular, Greek or German. Latin, French, or Chinese may also be appropriate minors in cases of students with special interests. For students with interests in politics, ethics, or aesthetics, minors in fields that devote considerable attention to the study of values—such as History, Africana & Puerto Rican/Latino Studies, English, Women’s Studies, Art, Latin American & Caribbean Studies or Music—are appropriate. For students with interests in ontology, epistemology, or logic, a minor in one of the sciences is appropriate—in particular, Psychology, Physics, or Mathematics. Anthropology or Biological Sciences may also be appropriate minors in cases of students with special interests.
Recommended Philosophy Minor Courses for Other Majors
Students majoring in foreign languages and cultures who minor in philosophy should take courses on philosophers writing in the language of the major—for example, for Greek majors, PHILO 212, 380, 381; for German majors, PHILO 218, 384, 386, 387, 389; etc. Students majoring in English or fine arts fields should take historical courses that include the substantial study of values, such as PHILO 212 and/or 218, as well as courses dealing directly with problems of ethics or aesthetics, such as PHILO 244, 256, and 258. (In addition, English majors should consider taking courses that include substantial study of English or American philosophers, such as PHILO 215, 225, and/or 383.) Students majoring in History or social studies fields should take historical courses related to their area of interest (for example, PHILO 212 for ancient history or PHILO 218 for late modern European history), as well as courses dealing directly with problems of politics and society, such as PHILO 246, 248, and 250. Students majoring in the sciences should take courses in logic (PHILO 171, 275, 279, 375), as well as courses directly related to their major field—for example, PHILO 268 and 366 for Psychology, PHILO 270 and 379 for Physics, or PHILO 376 for Mathematics.
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