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Philosophy, History of Philosophy Concentration, BA


All philosophy majors study ancient philosophy and modern philosophy. The concentration in the History of Philosophy allows students with a special interest in the historical development of ideas to study other periods and obtain a more complete understanding of how they connect.

Grade Requirement


A minimum grade of “C” is required in all philosophy course work contributing to the major.

Course Requirements


Foundation course (3 credits)


Complete one three-credit philosophy (PHIL) course at the 100-level.

Logic course (3 credits)


History of philosophy courses (6 credits)


Area courses (6 credits)


Complete two courses, selected from the following:

Writing designated in the major course (3 credits)


Concentration electives (12 credits)


Complete at least four courses, selected from the following:

Total minimum credits: 33


Core Curriculum Requirements


A minimum of 120 earned credit hours is required for graduation. These earned hours include the Core Curriculum Requirements as specified in the Undergraduate Academic Programs  section of this catalog and at the Core Curriculum website, www.bridgew.edu/corecurriculum. For additional graduation requirements, see the Undergraduate Academic Policies  section of this catalog.