2026-2027 Undergraduate Bulletin > Courses > PHL - Philosophy > 400
A study of some of the important philosophical trends since 1900. May be offered as Writing Intensive. Prerequisite: PHL 100 or PHL 140.
An in-depth study of a major philosopher, or two closely related philosophers. May be offered as Writing Intensive. Prerequisite: One course in philosophy.
Philosophical topics related to the law: the relationship between law and morality; freedom and natural rights; theories of justice; sources and justifications of legal change. Prerequisite: 56 credit hours. Recommended: One course in PHL.
An advanced study of contemporary moral theory, meta-ethics, and the methodology of constructing and evaluating ethical theories. May be offered as Writing Intensive. Prerequisite: PHL 218. Recommended: One course in PHL.
Explore fundamental questions of social life. What is power? How do we organize a society justly? What principles should we use to evaluate social/political institutions? May be offered as Writing Intensive. Recommended: One course in PHL.
Advanced study of the nature of free will and philosophical theories about free will and moral responsibility. May be offered as Writing Intensive. Prerequisites: PHL 100 and one additional course in PHL. Recommended: Junior Standing.
Examination of theories that describe and criticize the social, cultural and political status of women and offer alternatives to the status quo. Identical to WGS 426 and PSC 426. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses. Recommended: WGS 100 or one course in philosophy or one of the following: PSC 275, PSC 326, PSC 371.
A senior seminar for philosophy majors. Writing Intensive. Prerequisites: Philosophy Majors with senior status or junior status with permission of the instructor; at least 21 hours in Philosophy.