This section presents the programs in:

• Philosophy - B.A. Honours
• Philosophy with Specialization in Philosophy, Ethics and Public Affairs - B.A. Honours
• Philosophy - B.A. Combined Honours
• Philosophy - B.A. General
• Minor in Philosophy
• Mention : Français

Graduation requirements

In addition to the requirements listed here, students must satisfy:

1. the University regulations (see Academic Regulations of the University in this Calendar),
2. the common regulations applying to all B.A. students including those relating to First-Year Seminars and Breadth requirements (see The Academic Regulations and Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts Degree).

Students should consult with the department or committee responsible for their program when planning their program and selecting courses.

Course categories for Philosophy

For purposes of program description the Philosophy courses are classified as follows.

History of Philosophy
PHIL 2006, PHIL 2007, PHIL 2008, PHIL 2009,
PHIL 2202, PHIL 2203, PHIL 3001, PHIL 3004,
PHIL 3006, PHIL 3007, PHIL 3008, PHIL 3104

Ethics, Society and Aesthetics (ESA)
PHIL 2004, PHIL 2101, PHIL 2102, PHIL 2103, PHIL 2104, PHIL 2106, PHIL 2201, PHIL 2306, PHIL 2307, PHIL 2804, PHIL 2806, PHIL 2807, PHIL 3101, PHIL 3102, PHIL 3103, PHIL 3300 [1.0],
PHIL 3400 [1.0], PHIL 3401, PHIL 3402, PHIL 3408

Language, Mind and World (LMW)
PHIL 2001, PHIL 2300, PHIL 2301, PHIL 2302,
PHIL 2405, PHIL 2501, PHIL 2502, PHIL 2504,
PHIL 3301, PHIL 3306, PHIL 3501, PHIL 3502,
PHIL 3504, PHIL 3506

Philosophy Courses Open to First-Year Students
PHIL 1100 [1.0], PHIL 1500 [1.0], PHIL 1600 [1.0], PHIL 1001, PHIL 1002, PHIL 1501, PHIL 1804, PHIL 2001, PHIL 2003. Please note that not all of these courses are offered each year.

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Program requirements

Philosophy
B.A. Honours (20.0 credits)

A. Credits included in the Major CGPA (10.0 credits):

1. 2.0 credits in PHIL 2006, PHIL 2009, PHIL 3004, and PHIL 3006;
2. 1.0 credit in the History of Philosophy;
3. 2.0 credits in Ethics, Society and Aesthetics;
4. 2.0 credits in Language, Mind and World;
5. 1.0 credit in PHIL;
6. 2.0 credits in PHIL at the 4000-level or above;

B. Credits not included in the Major CGPA (10.0 credits):

7. 8.0 credits not in PHIL;
8. 2.0 credits in free electives.

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Philosophy
Specialization in Philosophy, Ethics and Public Affairs
B.A. Honours (20.0 credits)

A. Credits included in the Major CGPA (12.0 credits):

1. 2.0 credits from PHIL 2101, PHIL 2102, PHIL 3103, PHIL 3300 [1.0];
2. 2.0 credits in Philosophy from: PHIL 1500 [1.0], PHIL 1804, PHIL 2103, PHIL 2104, PHIL 2201, PHIL 2202, PHIL 2306, PHIL 2307, PHIL 2804, PHIL 2900 [1.0], PHIL 3101, PHIL 3102, PHIL 3408;
3. 1.5 credits in History of Philosophy;
4. 1.0 credit in Language, Mind and World;
5. 2.0 credits in PHIL at the 4000-level or above;
6. 3.5 credits in PHIL;

B. Credits not included in the Major CGPA (8.0 credits):

7. 1.0 credit in PSCI 2300 [1.0];
8. 2.0 credits from: PSCI 3109, PSCI 3303 [1.0], PSCI 3304 [1.0], PSCI 3305, PSCI 4301, PSCI 4302, PSCI 4304 [1.0], PSCI 4306, PSCI 4307;
9. 2.0 credits not in PHIL;
10. 3.0 credits in free electives.

Note: students intending to take this specialization are strongly encouraged to include either a First Year Seminar in Philosophy or 1.0 credit in Philosophy at the 1000-level (especially PHIL 1500 [1.0]) in their first year program.

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Philosophy
B.A. Combined Honours (20.0 credits)

Combined Honours programs are available in Philosophy with the following subjects: Art History, Biology, Economics, English, French, History, Human Rights, Journalism, Law, Linguistics and Applied Language Studies, Political Science, Psychology, Religion, Sociology-Anthropology and Women's Studies. Special arrangements may be made for combining with other subjects.

Students taking any of the above programs or proposing other combinations must consult the Supervisor of Undergraduate Studies.

A. Credits included in the Philosophy CGPA (7.0 credits):

1. 2.0 credits in the History of Philosophy or 1.0 credit in History of Philosophy and HUMS 2000;
2. 1.0 credit in Language, Mind and World;
3. 1.0 credit in Ethics, Society and Aesthetics;
4. 1.0 credit in PHIL at the 2000-level or above;
5. 1.0 credit in PHIL at the 4000-level or above;
6. 1.0 credit in PHIL;

B. Additional Credit Requirements (13.0 credits):

7. The requirements of the other discipline must be satisfied;
8. 5.0 credits in electives not in PHIL or the other discipline (not applicable to B.Hum.);
9. Sufficient free electives to make 20.0 credits in total for the program.

Philosophy
B.A. General (15.0 credits)

A. Credits included in the Major CGPA (6.0 credits):

1. 1.0 credit in History of Philosophy;
2. 1.0 credit in PHIL;
3. 4.0 credits in PHIL above the 1000-level;

B. Credits not included in the Major CGPA (9.0 credits):

4. 7.0 credits not in PHIL;
5. 2.0 credits free electives.

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Minor in Philosophy
Requirements (4.0 credits):

1. 2.0 credit in PHIL at the 2000-level or above;
2. 1.0 credit in PHIL at the 3000-level or above;
3. 1.0 credit in PHIL;
4. The remaining requirements of the major discipline(s) and degree must be satisfied.

The Philosophy Department has identified patterns of courses that satisfy the requirements of the Minor in Philosophy and focus the student's studies in the following areas:

• History of Philosophy
• Philosophy, Ethics and Public Affairs
• Philosophy of Journalism and Mass Communication
• Philosophy of Language
• Philosophy of Mind
• Ethics and Technology

Consult the Supervisor of Undergraduate Studies for details.

Mention : Français

Students in the B.A. (Honours) or B.A. (General) program in Philosophy may qualify for the notation Mention : Français by fulfilling the requirements outlined. Those wishing to pursue this path should consult with the Department's Undergraduate Supervisor, whose approval is required for all courses under Mention : Français.

Philosophy courses presented in fulfilment of Mention : Français requirements can double as courses to satisfy Philosophy B.A. (General) or B.A. (Honours) requirements.

To graduate with the notation Mention : Français, Philosophy students must include in their program the following:

1. 1.0 credit in French language chosen in consultation with the French Department to perfect the student's French language skills.
2. 1.0 credit from the following list of courses taught in French at Carleton and concerned with the study of the heritage and culture of French Canada: FREN 2200, FREN 2300, FREN 3002, FREN 3003, FREN 3302, FREN 3303.
3. 1.0 credit from among PHIL 3901, PHIL 3901, PHIL 3903, PHIL 3906, PHIL 3907, PHIL 3908 (Independent Study) with philosophical works read in French and papers submitted in French to be assessed by two members of the Philosophy Department knowledgeable in the language, or 1.0 credit in Philosophy at the 3000-level taught in French at another university and acceptable to the Philosophy Department.
   
   In addition, Philosophy students in B.A. Honours or Combined Honours must include:
   
4. 1.0 credit from among special projects (PHIL 4900, PHIL 4901, PHIL 4902, PHIL 4903, PHIL 4904, PHIL 4906 Tutorial) in French, supervised by a member of the Department of Philosophy, or earned in a Philosophy seminar or seminars at the 4000-level taught in French at another university and acceptable to the Philosophy Department. Students must, in addition, satisfy the Honours requirement of 2.0 Carleton credits at the 4000-or 5000-level in Philosophy (1.0 for Combined Honours).
5. Combined Honours students must meet the Mention : Français requirements of both Honours disciplines.

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