Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy (Joint Major)

St. Francis Xavier University

The study of philosophy introduces students to the main currents of intellectual history and provides a basis for a critical understanding of their own ideas. Philosophy is central to a sound liberal arts education. StFX offers both advanced major and honours programs for those who wish to study philosophy in depth, and major and honours students aspiring to further study have been accepted at some of the best postgraduate institutions in the world. At the same time, students are encouraged to take one or more courses in philosophy to complement their concentrations in other disciplines. Systematic courses are offered in all the main areas of the discipline and the history of philosophy is studied intensively. Normally a minimum of 12 credits in the History of Philosophy. (i) Normally 6 credits will be taken from the ancient and mediaeval periods and 6 credits from the modern and contemporary periods. (b) Normally a minimum of 12 credits at the 300/400 level. (c) Overall course selection must be approved by an advisor assigned by the Department.