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Philosophy
Philosophy remains today the systematic study of basic beliefs about the world, and our place in it, which are often presupposed by other more specialized branches of inquiry. Philosophy is not, however, the mere expressing of opinions, even on such questions. It is rather their exposure to as rigorous and critical an examination as can be devised, through the study of the great philosophers and the fundamental philosophical questions. More than most subjects, philosophy places emphasis on the study of its own history. The Department of Philosophy proposes this endeavor in all its courses and programs and tries to do so in a fruitful confrontation of both the Anglo-American and the continental school of thought (French and German).
The Department of Philosophy is responsible for courses with codes beginning with PHI.
Secretariat
Arts Building
70 Laurier Avenue East, Room 234
Telephone: (613) 562-5711
Fax: (613) 562-5135
www.uottawa.ca/academic/arts/philo
Colloquium
Each year the department invites a number of philosophers, mostly from other institutions, to present papers concerning their research. These lectures, of which there are usually about six each session, are attended by students as well as members of the staff. Normally lectures are either in English or in French, but some are bilingual. Detailed programs are available from the department.
Philosophy Students' Association
The aim of the association is to encourage the participation of students in the life of the department, as well as to provide a forum for philosophical debate and discussion. To this end, the association sponsors Philosophia, a series of public talks on various subjects of interest to specialists and non-specialists alike. In addition, the association publishes an annual collection of papers, mostly by students, under the title De Philosophia.
Exchange program with the Dominican College
In order to be eligible for the exchange program, students must be admitted to a baccalaureate with concentration or honours in philosophy degree program at the home university. Only courses to be credited as part of the degree requirements qualify for this exchange. Results for courses taken at the home university will be converted according to the equivalence table of the institutions involved and will appear on the transcript and count in the calculation of the grade point average.
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BA with concentration in Philosophy | 90 |
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| Compulsory first year courses: | cr. |
| ENG1100 | Workshop in Essay Writing | 3 |
| PHI1101 | Reasoning and Critical Thinking | 3 |
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| ENG1120 | Literature and Composition I: Prose Fiction | 3 |
| ENG1121 | Literature and Composition II: Drama and Poetry | 3 |
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| Three credits from: | |
| PHI1103 | Fundamental Philosophical Questions | 3 |
| PHI1104 | Great Philosophers | 3 |
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| Nine credits from: | |
| PHI2380 | Greek philosophy or the Birth of Philosophy | 3 |
| PHI2382 | Medieval Philosophy | 3 |
| PHI2383 | Modern Philosophy | 3 |
| PHI3377 | Contemporary Continental Philosophy | 3 |
| PHI3378 | Analytic Philosophy | 3 |
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| PHI2170 | Logic I | 3 |
| PHI2174 | Ethics | 3 |
| PHI2183 | Political Philosophy | 3 |
| PHI3170 | Theory of Knowledge | 3 |
| PHI3174 | Metaphysics: The Structure of Reality | 3 |
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| Twelve credits of electives in PHI at the 2000- or 3000-level | 12 |
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| Eighteen credits in one or more subjects other than PHI | 18 |
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| Thirty credits of electives | 30 |
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Honours BA in Philosophy | 120 |
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| Compulsory first year courses: | cr. |
| ENG1100 | Workshop in Essay Writing | 3 |
| PHI1101 | Reasoning and Critical Thinking | 3 |
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| Three credits from: | |
| ENG1120 | Literature and Composition I: Prose Fiction | 3 |
| ENG1121 | Literature and Composition II: Drama and Poetry | 3 |
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| Three credits from: | |
| PHI1103 | Fundamental Philosophical Questions | 3 |
| PHI1104 | Great Philosophers | 3 |
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| Sixty credits as follows: | |
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| Compulsory courses: | |
| PHI2380 | Greek philosophy or the Birth of Philosophy | 3 |
| PHI2382 | Medieval Philosophy | 3 |
| PHI2383 | Modern Philosophy | 3 |
| PHI3377 | Contemporary Continental Philosophy | 3 |
| PHI3378 | Analytic Philosophy | 3 |
| PHI2170 | Logic I | 3 |
| PHI2174 | Ethics | 3 |
| PHI2183 | Political Philosophy | 3 |
| PHI3170 | Theory of Knowledge | 3 |
| PHI3174 | Metaphysics: The Structure of Reality | 3 |
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| At least six credits in History of Philosophy (HP) | 6 |
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| At least six credits in Metaphysics and Epistemology (ME) | 6 |
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| At least six credits in Ethics and Political and Social Philosophy (EP) | 6 |
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| Eighteen credits in one or more subjects other than PHI | 18 |
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| Thirty credits of electives | 30 |
* At least six credits at 4000-level and eighteen credits at 3000- or 4000-level.
Joint Honours Baccalaureate in Classics and Philosophy (120 credits)
Joint Honours Baccalaureate in Communication and Philosophy (120 credits)
Joint Honours Baccalaureate in Philosophy and Political Science (120 credits)
Details concerning requirements for these programs are described under the section JOINT HONOURS BACCALAUREATE PROGRAMS
Graduate programs:
- Master in Arts (MA)
- Doctorate (PhD) |
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