Knowledge of the philosophical tradition is essential to a sound and liberal education. It lies at the heart of what Bishop's has understood historically and continues to embrace today as its educational mission.
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In recognition of this, the Department of Philosophy offers a programme designed to meet the needs of both specialists and those seeking to supplement their work in other disciplines. Honours and Majors follow a curriculum which emphasizes three broad areas: the tradition of Anglo-American analysis and logic, the tradition of Continental thinking, and the history of philosophy in the West. Advanced students may also pursue independent studies of special topics in greater depth. These offerings are supplemented by a series of introductory and cross-disciplinary courses designed to provide the background, skills and tools for a thoughtful, critical approach to a wide variety of problems and issues and delivered-for the most part-at a level accessible to the non-specialist.
The Programme
The requirement for a Major in Philosophy is 48 credits. An Honours consists of 60 credits. Candidates for the Honours programme must obtain an average of 70% (calculated on the marks assigned in all courses) in both first and second 30 credit programme years and maintain that average on the best 60 credits in Philosophy in order to graduate with the Honours degree. In addition, these students will be required to write an Honours thesis (Philosophy 401, 6 credits). A minor consists of any 24 credits in philosophy.
For complete details, view the Philosophy section of the academic calendar.
