Contact Information:
Department of Philosophy
The University of Arizona
Social Sciences Building, 213
PO Box 210027
Tucson, AZ 85721-0027
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Phone: (520) 621-3129
Fax: (520) 621-9599
Email: hickman@u.arizona.edu
Web:
 Department Homepage
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General Information:
PHIL Course Descriptions
Faculty Members
The Department of Philosophy is in
the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences.
Degrees, Majors, Minors, and Options:
Baccalaureate Degree
Graduate Degrees -- consult the
Graduate Catalog or
department office for details.
- Master of Arts (M.A.)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Major and Degrees -- undergraduate degrees link to the
Degree/Academic Program Requirements Reports (APRRs).
- Philosophy (B.A.,
M.A., Ph.D.)
Undergraduate Minors -- minors link to Minor Requirements Reports.
The undergraduate program requires a minor; students may
select any minor from among the list of approved University minors.
Minors available within the department are:
Philosophy attempts to answer analytic and speculative questions that
perplex reflective people when they examine their basic concepts, goals, and
ideals. Some of these questions arise naturally in the course of work in the
various sciences and humanities. Hence philosophy has a natural border with
all other academic disciplines, and lends itself to joint studies and
collaborations. The department encourages a double major in a related field
such as psychology, political science, economics, or linguistics, among
others. Specialized minors in philosophy are available for students planning
careers in law or the health professions. For details, students should consult
the philosophy department's undergraduate advisor.
The undergraduate major includes course work from each of the following
groups: (1) history of ancient philosophy; (2) history of medieval philosophy;
(3) history of modern philosophy; (4) ethics and value theory; (5) metaphysics
and epistemology; (6) logic and language. Advanced work in certain specialized
areas within philosophy may require higher mathematical knowledge. Students
preparing to pursue graduate work in these areas should consult with the
undergraduate advisor about appropriate mathematics courses. The supporting
minor should also be chosen after consultation with the undergraduate advisor.
For more information contact the department office listed
above.
