Philosophy Pathway, A.A.

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Philosophy is the study of ideas, such as those about knowledge, truth and the meaning of life. It encourages students to challenge, defend and develop a tolerance for ideas.

Studying philosophy enhances problem-solving capacities, persuasive powers and the ability to understand and express ideas. The study of philosophy provides a valuable preparation for students planning to pursue professional careers such as law, medicine and theology.

Degree Requirements

Areas A-E of the Core Curriculum (42 Credit Hours)

See 1410 Core Curriculum Requirements in the Undergraduate Catalog.

Area A: Essential Skills
Area B: Institutional Foundations
Area C: Humanities and Fine Arts
Area D: Natural and Computational Sciences
Area E: Social Science

Area F: Courses Appropriate to the Pathway (18 Credit Hours)

Required Courses (11-12 Credit Hours)

PHIL 2010 - Introduction to Philosophy 3 Credit Hours
World language at the 1002 or higher level 3 Credit Hours

One of the following (2-3 Credit Hours)

PHIL 1010 - Critical Thinking 2 Credit Hours
PHIL 2500 - Introduction to Symbolic Logic 3 Credit Hours (Required for Graduation with Distinction in the B.A. in Philosophy at Georgia State University-Atlanta, and can improve performance on LSAT for Pre-Law students.)

Select one of the following

PHIL 2030 - Introduction to Ethics 3 Credit Hours
PHIL 2040 - Philosophy of Art 3 Credit Hours

Select additional 1000- or 2000-level courses from those with a subject in the core curriculum to complete 18 credit hours in Area F

Recommended courses for the B.A. in Philosophy with no concentration:

Any 1000- or 2000-level philosophy courses not used to fulfill requirements in Areas B, C, or F.

Recommended courses for the B.A. in Philosophy with a Pre-Law concentration

Any 1000- or 2000-level philosophy courses not used to fulfill requirements in Areas B, C, or F.
ECON 2105 - Principles of Macroeconomics 3 Credit Hours
ECON 2106 - Principles of Microeconomics 3 Credit Hours