Philosophy
Welcome to the Department of Philosophy!
We offer a variety of programs and courses that will help build your skillset, whether you want a career in the medical field, are thinking of going to law school, or want to become an engineer, computer scientist, writer or artist. We also offer exciting undergraduate and graduate programs, including a BA Honors program, a new Undergraduate Certificate in Ethics and a new course-based MA program. If you are new to Philosophy and are wondering what philosophers study and what you can do with a Philosophy degree, take a look at this brief guide to the field of philosophy and its uses.
Programs
Undergraduate Degree Program
Over the course of our four-year program, you will learn how to interpret philosophical arguments, engage in philosophical discussions, pursue original avenues of research and acquire reasoning and argumentative skills unmatched by any other discipline.
Honors Degree Program
If you would like to take your understanding of Philosophy a step further and pursue your interests in a more focused way, consider enrolling in our Honors program. You will acquire a broad knowledge of philosophy, hone your independent research skills, delve deep into a topic of interest, learn how to write a longer research essay and work closely with a faculty member who will supervise your Honors Thesis.
Undergraduate Certificate in Ethics
The Undergraduate Certificate in Ethics in the Faculty of Arts positions students to become ethical leaders in the humanities, business, civil service, law, healthcare, science and other professions. The curriculum provides a broad understanding of central ethical theories together with core competencies in their application to emerging ethical issues in individual and social life. The Certificate in Ethics is a valuable credential for new professionals, public and private sector employees, and those planning to pursue graduate degrees.
Graduate Programs - MA + PhD
We offer well-rounded MA and PhD programs that cover the study of traditional areas of philosophy including metaphysics, epistemology, ethics, logic and the history of philosophy, especially ancient, medieval and early modern. We are also proud to offer teachings in the philosophy of science, philosophy of mind, aesthetics, political philosophy, environmental ethics, Indian philosophy and certain areas of continental philosophy.
WINTEr Term 2027
T R 3:30-4:50 p.m.
PHIL 203 - Islamic Philsophy
This course covers the main figures and schools of thought raised in the Islamic world during the period from 9th to 17th century CE. The figures include Al-Kindi, Al-Farabi, Avicenna, Ghazali, Averroes, Suhrawardi, and Mulla Sadra. Classical Arabic texts with English translations are analyzed and discussed.
Dr. Hassan Masoud
WINTEr Term 2027
T R 11:00 a.m.-12:20 p.m.
PHIL 220 - SYMBOLIC LOGIC II
Topics include: sentential logic (with 2 truth values), truth tables, predicate logic with identity, natural deduction reasoning, normal forms, elementary model theory, resolution calculus, generalized quantifiers, basic set theory, induction and Peano arithmetic (and more).
Dr. Katalin Bimbo
WINTER Term 2027
T R 2:00-3:20 p.m.
PHIL 365 - PHILOSOPHY OF COMPUTING
Can quantum computers out-compute digital computers? Are there functions that cannot be computed? Can we feasible compute every solution? What is public key cryptography? What is an abacus machine?
Dr. Katalin Bimbo
Winter Term 2027
t R 12:30-1:50 p.m.
PHIL 347 - PHILOSOPHY OF DISABILITY
An introduction to philosophical approaches to disability.
Dr. Kim Q. Hall
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