Mercyhurst University Philosophy Department

Philosophy Major

Because the principles of philosophy affect many other fields of study, the bachelor of arts degree in philosophy at Mercyhurst College prepares students for graduate study in a number of different fields. The curriculum explores logic, human nature, reasoning, ethics, and existentialism, as well as religion, politics and law.

Requirements

  • Phil 100 Philosophical Inquiry or Phil 102 Philosophy of Human Nature
  • Phil 101 Introduction to Logic or Phil 105 (1) Elective in Logic
  • Phil 260 History of Philosophy to the Renaissance
  • Phil 261 History of Philosophy since the Renaissance
  • One ethics elective
  • Seven electives in philosophy
  • Phil 460 Senior thesis