Prof. Sofia Lindgren
Professor of Philosophy; Chair of the Academic Integrity Board
- Office
- Lovell Hall 246
- Phone
- (555) 555-0163
- slindgren
@university.alkimi.ai
Additional Undergraduate Majors • BA Degree
Philosophy (BA)
The Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy examines logic, ethics, epistemology, and historical philosophy to prepare students for law, policy, and analytical careers.
Curriculum Structure
Program Overview & Learning Outcomes
The Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy examines logic, ethics, epistemology, and historical philosophy to prepare students for law, policy, and analytical careers.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the baccalaureate curriculum, graduates will:
- Construct, reconstruct, and critically evaluate formal and informal arguments using propositional and predicate logic.
- Analyze fundamental historical philosophical texts and debates from ancient, medieval, and modern traditions.
- Evaluate competing contemporary theories in epistemology, metaphysics, philosophy of mind, and normative ethics.
- Formulate original philosophical theses and defend them persuasively through rigorous analytical writing and oral discourse.
Prerequisite Progression Chain
Historical Foundations: PHIL 101 → PHIL 210 → PHIL 220.
Epistemology and Metaphysics: PHIL 205 + PHIL 220 → PHIL 315 / PHIL 325.
Ethics and Capstone: PHIL 101 → PHIL 305; PHIL 490.
Undergraduate Catalog
36 Major Credits
Total degree requirement: 120 credits including Alkimi Core and electives.
Academic Department
Advising questions: Academic Advising Center
- Location
- Lovell Hall 101
- Phone
- (555) 555-0158
Required Coursework
Major Requirements (36 Credits)
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits | Prerequisites & Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHIL 101 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 cr | None |
| PHIL 205 | Introduction to Logic & Formal Reasoning | 3 cr | None |
| PHIL 210 | Ancient & Medieval Philosophy | 3 cr | PHIL 101 |
| PHIL 220 | Modern Philosophy: Descartes to Kant | 3 cr | PHIL 101 |
| PHIL 305 | Ethical Theory & Moral Reasoning | 3 cr | PHIL 101 or PHIL 205 |
| PHIL 315 | Epistemology: Theory of Knowledge | 3 cr | PHIL 205, PHIL 220 |
| PHIL 325 | Metaphysics & Philosophy of Mind | 3 cr | PHIL 205, PHIL 220 |
| PHIL 490 | Senior Philosophy Seminar Capstone | 3 cr | Senior standing |
| PHIL Electives | Four 300/400-Level Philosophy Electives | 12 cr | PHIL 101 or PHIL 205 |
Sample Degree Roadmap
Four-Year Graduation Plan (120 Credits)
A representative semester-by-semester sequence fulfilling the Alkimi Core (40 credits), major requirements (36 credits), and elective coursework.
Year 1 Fall Term
Semester 1
PHIL 101 (3), FYS 101 (3), ENGL 101 (3), Core Science w/Lab (4), Elective (3) = 16 cr
Total: 16 cr
Year 1 Spring Term
Semester 2
PHIL 205 (3), ENGL 102 (3), Core Science w/Lab (4), Core Quantitative Reasoning (3), Core Arts (3) = 16 cr
Total: 16 cr
Year 2 Fall Term
Semester 3
PHIL 210 (3), Core Social Science (3), Core Global Perspectives (3), Elective (3), Elective (3) = 15 cr
Total: 15 cr
Year 2 Spring Term
Semester 4
PHIL 220 (3), Core Social Science (3), Elective (3), Elective (3), Elective (3) = 15 cr
Total: 15 cr
Year 3 Fall Term
Semester 5
PHIL 305 (3), PHIL 315 (3), Upper-Division Elective (3), Upper-Division Elective (3), Elective (3) = 15 cr
Total: 15 cr
Year 3 Spring Term
Semester 6
PHIL 325 (3), PHIL Elective 1 (3), Upper-Division Elective (3), Upper-Division Elective (3), Elective (3) = 15 cr
Total: 15 cr
Year 4 Fall Term
Semester 7
PHIL Elective 2 (3), PHIL Elective 3 (3), Upper-Division Elective (3), Elective (3), Elective (3) = 15 cr
Total: 15 cr
Year 4 Spring Term
Semester 8
PHIL 490 (3), PHIL Elective 4 (3), CORE 400 (2), Upper-Division Elective (3), Elective (2) = 13 cr
Total: 13 cr
Instruction & Mentorship
Department Faculty
Learn alongside distinguished scholars, active researchers, and dedicated classroom mentors.
Dr. Whitney Amato
Harlan Professor of Philosophy
- Office
- Lovell Hall 239
- wamato
@university.alkimi.ai
Dr. Pablo Contreras
Professor of Philosophy
- Office
- Lovell Hall 255
- pcontreras
@university.alkimi.ai
Dr. Jana Kovac
Associate Professor of Philosophy
- Office
- Lovell Hall 241
- jkovac
@university.alkimi.ai
Dr. Varun Kulkarni
Associate Professor of Philosophy
- Office
- Lovell Hall 243
- vkulkarni
@university.alkimi.ai
Dr. Mónica Rosales
Associate Professor of Philosophy
- Office
- Lovell Hall 251
- mrosales
@university.alkimi.ai
Dr. Brendan Walsh
Associate Professor of Philosophy
- Office
- Lovell Hall 240
- bwalsh
@university.alkimi.ai
Dr. Miriam Adler
Assistant Professor of Philosophy
- Office
- Lovell Hall 244
- madler
@university.alkimi.ai
Dr. Emilio Montes
Assistant Professor of Philosophy
- Office
- Lovell Hall 245
- emontes
@university.alkimi.ai
Dr. Alejandro Beltrán
Teaching Professor of Philosophy
- Office
- Lovell Hall 253
- abeltran
@university.alkimi.ai