Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy (Advanced Major)

St. Francis Xavier University

The study of philosophy introduces students to the main currents of intellectual history and provides a basis for a critical understanding of their own ideas. Philosophy is central to a sound liberal arts education. StFX offers both advanced major and honours programs for those who wish to study philosophy in depth, and major and honours students aspiring to further study have been accepted at some of the best postgraduate institutions in the world. At the same time, students are encouraged to take one or more courses in philosophy to complement their concentrations in other disciplines. Systematic courses are offered in all the main areas of the discipline and the history of philosophy is studied intensively.Normally a minimum of 12 credits in the History of Philosophy. (i) To fulfill this requirement, at least 6 credits will be taken from the ancient and mediaeval periods and 6 credits from the modern and contemporary periods. (b) Normally a minimum of 18 credits at the 300/400 level. (c) Six credits of coursework at the 400-level designated by the Department as the Senior Seminar. (d) A Senior Paper / Research Report.