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Philosophy
Major and Minor
Philosophy is the rigorous study of the questions
that keep a person up at night--questions like, "Can I be both good and happy?"; "Can
I really know what another person is thinking?"; "Is the mind
just the brain?" and "Is euthanasia ever justified?" Contemporary
philosophers try to understand, evaluate, and improve on the answers
people have given to such questions in the past. And they ask new
questions, provoked by original insights into traditional problems as
well as by new problems presented by the evolving world around us.
Highlights of the Hopkins Program
Philosophy majors at Hopkins enjoy small classes taught by dedicated
faculty. The required courses acquaint students with philosophical
developments in key historical periods and with central arguments on
important topics. Electives within the major give students the
chance to study particular philosophers such as Plato or Kant in more
depth, or to explore questions of special interest to them, such as
the relation between belief and knowledge, or the distinction between
law and morality.
Departmental Homepage
Direct access to the department’s undergraduate information and
their own description of their programs.
http://www.jhu.edu/~phil/undergrad.html
Scheduling
Sample First Semester Schedule
- Any 100- or 200-level course, if seriously considering majoring in
philosophy, take Introduction to Greek Philosophy, 150.201
- Introductory-level course in history, history of science, psychology,
or political science
- Consider an elective N, Q, or E course to begin distribution requirements
- Consider an elective S course to begin distribution requirements
- Total 12-16 credits
Major and Minor Checklists
A checklist which can be used for exploring the requirements of a potential
major or minor and monitoring your own degree progress.
Major: http://www.jhu.edu/~advising/images/checklists_pdf/PhilosophyMajor.doc
Minor: http://www.jhu.edu/~advising/images/checklists_pdf/PhilosophyMinor.doc
Career Exploration
Skill Set
The “real world” skills you’ll develop with a major
in Philosophy:
- Using deductive reasoning and debating skills
- Perceiving the relationships among various fields of study
- Ability to analyze and reason
- Interpreting conflicting points of view with accuracy
- Investigating alternatives and identifying solutions
- Articulating abstract concepts
Career Center
What have alumni done with their major in Philosophy?
http://www.jhu.edu/careers/students/explore/majors/philosophy.html
More information about career possibilities with a major in Philosophy:
http://www.jhu.edu/careers/students/explore/sheets/philosophy.pdf
Looking for information about majors, careers,
and finding jobs and internships? Visit the Career Center’s website:
http://www.jhu.edu/careers/
Last modified: December 9, 2008 |
