Philosophy
Study ideas of knowledge, truth, the meaning of life.
Why study Philosophy?
Ask anyone why they study philosophy - in or out of the university - and you'll get many different answers. After all, these are people who study philosophy you're asking! It's clear that increasing numbers of undergraduates are pursuing Philosophy degrees (from the New York Times, 2008), and that there are many different reasons: Some people emphasize the kinds of skills you develop through studying philosophy. Some emphasize the ways a Philosophy major might relate to one's career. Some give a mix of both.
American Philosophical Association’s pamphlet “The Philosophy Major” argues that: “The study of philosophy serves to develop intellectual abilities important for life as a whole, beyond the knowledge and skills required for any particular profession. Properly pursued, it enhances analytical, critical and interpretive capacities that are applicable to any subject-matter, and in any human context. It cultivates the capacities and appetite for self-expression and reflection, for exchange and debate of ideas, for life-long learning, and for dealing with problems for which there are no easy answers. It also helps to prepare one for the tasks of citizenship. Participation in political and community affairs today is all too often insufficiently informed, manipulable and vulnerable to demagoguery. A good philosophical education enhances the capacity to participate responsibly and intelligently in public life.”
Conseiller aux études
Dr. Denis Hurtubise, Chair
Téléphone : 705-675-1151 or 1-800-461-4030 (x4324)
Courriel : dhurtubise@laurentian.ca
Bureau : Room L-734
Administrative Assistant:
Huguette Beaulne
705 675 1151 ext 4336
hbeaulne@laurentian.ca
Course Schedule in 2020 - 2021
Supplemental Distance Education Courses
Since all philosophy courses will be taught through videoconferencing in the upcoming Fall trimester, distance education students will have the opportunity to register for a certain number of them.
At this time, the following courses are also open to students who are not resident of the Sudbury area:
PHIL 2866 Professional Ethics (Tuesday, 7:00 pm - 9:50 pm - WINTER)
The department of Political Science is offering the following two courses
POLI 2526 Approaches to Justice (hybrid delivery)
(Tuesday/Mardi 01:00PM - 02:20PM + Thursday/Jeudi 02:30PM - 03:50PM) This course introduces theoretical controversies on the nature of justice in politics and society. The political ideas of philosophers such as Plato, Aristotle, Mill, Rawls, and Marx are analyzed and critically assessed.
POLI 2357 Histoire des idées politiques et sociales, XIXe à nos jours
(Tuesday/Mardi, Thursday/Jeudi 04:00PM - 05:20PM) Ce cours se propose d'analyser l'évolution des idées et des théories sociales et politiques du 19e siècle à nos jours. Il insiste surtout sur plusieurs idées et théories, dont le libéralisme, le néo-libéralisme, le conservatisme, le néo-conservatisme, le socialisme, l'évolutionnisme et le féminisme.
To learn more about those two courses please contact Dr. Stéphanie Martens (smartens@laurentian.ca), Chair of the Department of Political Science.
USEFUL LINKS
Facebook page facebook.com/ludeptofphilosophy
The Ontario College of Teachers has recently declared Philosophy a "teachable" subject. his means that university students with a degree in Philosophy are eligible to apply to one of Ontario’s 30 faculties of education. For those who aim for a career in teaching, this is one more reason to become a Philosophy major!www.oct.ca
Canadian Philosophical Association www.acpcpa.ca
Ontario Philosophy Teachers’ Association ontariophilosophy.ca
Philosophy Now. A Magazine of Ideas www.philosophynow.org
TPM Online. The Philosopher’s Magazine www.philosophersnet.com
Ontario High School Applicants
1 grade 12 English U/M course
5 other grade 12 U/M courses
A minimum overall average of 70% in the 6 best grade 12 U/M courses
Additional information for applicants who have completed Advanced Placement courses.
Additional information for applicants who have completed the International Baccalaureate.
Applicants from outside an Ontario High School
Canadian High School Applicants from outside Ontario
Note pour les étudiants actuels
Les options de grade ci-dessous seront offertes lors de la prochaine année universitaire et ne le sont pas cette année. Si vous cherchez les cours à suivre afin de compléter les options d'un programme d'une année universitaire antérieure, svp consultez avec un conseiller académique.
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Philosophy
Total 120 credits
Students must follow these regulations in order to meet graduation requirements for the BA or B.Sc.
Specialization in Philosophy
All students entering a BA program as of September 2017 are required to take 6 credits each of linguistic awareness, scientific literacy and indigenous content as per the regulations. Eligible courses are available at the 1000, 2000, 3000 and 4000 levels and students should take them at the appropriate time in their studies.
Courses fulfilling these requirements may be taken as electives or as part of a minor, concentration, major or specialization.
Required courses:
PHIL 1115E Introduction to Philosophy
PHIL 2306E Moral and Political Views in Ancient Greek Philosophy
PHIL 2307E World View and Knowledge in Ancient Greek Philosophy
PHIL 2326E The Empiricist, From Locke to Hume
PHIL 2327E The Rationalists, From Descartes to Leibniz
PHIL 2336E Logic
PHIL 2506E Critical Thinking
6 credits from:
PHIL 3406E Hegel
PHIL 3407E Kant
PHIL 3436E Nietzsche
PHIL 3476E Existentialism
PHIL 3486E Marx and Marxism
PHIL 3496E Phenomenology
6 additional PHIL credits from the 3000 series
6 PHIL credits from the 4000 series
18 additional PHIL credits
Note: Students may not exceed 42 credits at the 1000 or 9100 level in their degree program.
Major in Philosophy
PHIL 1115E Introduction to Philosophy
PHIL 2506E Critical Thinking
9 credits (min.) from:
PHIL 2306E Moral and Political Views in Ancient Greek Philosophy
PHIL-2307E World View and Knowledge in Ancient Greek Philosophy
PHIL 2326E The Empiricist, From Locke to Hume
PHIL 2327E The Rationalists, From Descartes to Leibniz
PHIL 2336E Logic
12 credits (min.) from:
6 credits (min.) from:
PHIL 3406E Hegel
PHIL 3407E Kant
PHIL 3436E Nietzsche
PHIL 3476E Existentialism
PHIL 3486E Marx and Marxism
PHIL 3496E Phenomenology
6 additional PHIL credits from the 3000 series
6 PHIL credits from the 4000 series
6 additional PHIL credits
Notes:
- In order to get a BA, students must include 6 credits in linguistic awareness, 6 credits of Indigenous content, and 6 credits in the Sciences if not part of the other minor or second major. Eligible courses are available at the 1000, 2000, 3000 and 4000 levels and students should take them at the appropriate time in their studies.
- Students must complete a minimum of a minor (24 credits) or a second major (42 credits) from among their elective credits.
- Students may not exceed 42 credits at the 1000 or 9100 level in their degree program.
Bachelor of Arts (General) in Philosophy
Total 90 credits
Students must follow these regulations in order to meet graduation requirements for the BA or B.Sc.
Concentration in Philosophy
All students entering a BA program as of September 2017 are required to take 6 credits each of linguistic awareness, scientific literacy and indigenous content as per the regulations. Eligible courses are available at the 1000, 2000, 3000 and 4000 levels and students should take them at the appropriate time in their studies.
Courses fulfilling these requirements may be taken as electives or as part of a minor, concentration, major or specialization.
Required courses:
PHIL 1115E Introduction to Philosophy
PHIL 2506E Critical Thinking
9 credits (min.) from:
PHIL 2306E Moral and Political Views in Ancient Greek Philosophy
PHIL-2307E World View and Knowledge in Ancient Greek Philosophy
PHIL 2326E The Empiricist, From Locke to Hume
PHIL 2327E The Rationalists, From Descartes to Leibniz
PHIL 2336E Logic
6 credits (min.) from PHIL 3000 series
12 credits PHIL electives
Note: Students may not exceed 42 credits at the 1000 or 9100 level in their degree program.
Minor in Philosophy
PHIL 1115E Introduction to Philosophy
12 credits fro any PHIL 2000 level course, with a maximum of 6 credits among the following courses:
PHIL 2217E Environmental Ethics
PHIL 2345E Bioethics: Human Life Issues
PHIL 2525E Contemporary Moral Issues
PHIL 2876E Business Ethics
PHIL 2877E Professional Ethics
6 credits from PHIL 3000 or 4000 series
Minor in Ethics (24 credits)
PHIL 1115E Introduction to Philosophy
12 credits from:
PHIL 2217E Environmental Ethics
PHIL 2525E Contemporary Moral Issues
PHIL 2345E Bioethics: Human Life Issues
PHIL 2506E Critical Thinking
PHIL 2746E Communications Media and Values
PHIL 2747E Technology, Freedom and Values
PHIL 2876E Business Ethics
PHIL 2877E Professional Ethics
6 credits from:
PHIL 3026E Feminist Philosophy
PHIL 3217E Philosophy of Nature and the Environment
PHIL 3346E Bioethics for Healthcare providers
PHIL 3545E Moral Philosophy
Certificate in Ethics (30 credits)
1st year: compulsory course
PHIL 1115E Introduction to Philosophy
2nd year: 18 credits from:
PHIL 2126E Philosophy of Sexuality
PHIL 2217E Environmental Ethics
PHIL 2525E Contemporary Moral Issues
PHIL 2345E Bioethics: Human Life Issues
PHIL 2746E Communications Media and Values
PHIL 2747E Technology, Freedom and Values
PHIL 2876E Business Ethics
PHIL 2877E Professional Ethics
3rd year: 6 credits from:
PHIL 3026E Feminist Philosophy
PHIL 3217E Philosophy of Nature and the Environment
PHIL 3346E Bioethics for Healthcare providers
PHIL 3545E Moral Philosophy
Liste des membres du corps professoral
SESSIONAL FACULTY
Martin Boucher
The Philosophy Programme in French and English is designed, managed, and offered jointly by the Philosophy Department of Laurentian University and the Philosophy Department of the University of Sudbury.
FACULTY MEMBERS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF SUDBURY
Alain Beaulieu
Department of Philosophy
Brett Buchanan
School of the Environment
Gillian Crozier
Department of Philosophy
Denis Hurtubise
Department of Philosophy