Philosophy is the rational and systematic investigation of the fundamental nature of the world, values, and the justification of beliefs. It allows students to explore and evaluate issues that touch their personal and social lives, improve reasoning skills and habits of mind that apply to all disciplines, explore and evaluate important ideas that influence politics, morality, science, education, religion, business and law, and develop intellectual tools that facilitate the construction of a personal philosophy of life.
Three or four-year (honours) programs lead to a bachelor of arts in philosophy, with single and combined concentration or specialization. Students can take philosophy courses to enhance their education without pursuing a degree in the discipline. Program covers subjects such as morality, critical thinking, technology, ethics and bioethics, and the philosophy of art, education or law, among others
Prospects: business, ethics, graduate studies, journalism, law, teaching…
Offered in English and French. See "Philosophie" on French side of Calendar.
Admission requirements
Ontario secondary schools
- 1 grade 12 4U English
- 5 other grade 12 4U/M courses
See Admissions for other requirements.
General information
The Philosophy program in French and in English is designed, managed and offered jointly by the Philosophy Departments of Laurentian University and of the University of Sudbury.
Faculty members are particularly strong in the areas of ethics, social and political thought, contemporary continental philosophy, and history of philosophy; students may elect to concentrate in one or more of these areas.
Students are advised to consult either of the Chairs or other faculty members for help in their program or course selection. The office of the Laurentian Department is at Parker 739; the office of the University of Sudbury Department is at Room 316 in the Laurent Larouche Building.
Programs
Note: Students may include a maximum of 42 credits at the 1000 level in their degree program.
Course descriptions