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Department of Philosophy
Program Description
The subject of philosophy encompasses such fundamental issues as the scope and limits of human knowledge, the ultimate constituents of reality, the sources of value and obligation, and the nature of logic and correct reasoning. Philosophy utilizes the findings of many other academic disciplines and, in its method, it stresses clear, rigorous, and systematic thought. The application of philosophical ideas to the practical problems of life has always been a part of the subject.
Sacramento State offers the Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Philosophy as well as a Philosophy minor. Philosophy is an excellent vehicle for refining one's skills in critical reasoning and rational decision-making, making it a useful major for a wide variety of career goals. For instance, Philosophy is good preparation for the study and practice of law. Philosophy majors who plan a career in teaching at the college or university level must commit themselves to a program of graduate study upon completion of the BA.
Concentrations
- BA: General Major / Applied Ethics and Law / Logic and Philosophy of Science
Special Features
- The Philosophy Department faculty are active scholars who have presented many written papers and public lectures. Most have published important articles and books in their respective areas of specialty.
- Flexible major and minor requirements allow students to choose electives to fit their specific interests and career objectives. The minor offers an excellent complement to many other majors. The Department has prepared a brochure with recommended sequences of minor courses for various majors. This brochure is available in the Department office. The Department also prepares a free booklet describing the upcoming semester's courses in detail, along with each professor's specific texts and course requirements. These booklets are always made available prior to the registration period before the end of each semester.
- Students are encouraged to take part in the Philosophy Club. Its monthly meetings are designed to promote group discussions about philosophical topics of interest. Club speakers have included students, philosophy faculty, professors from other departments on campus, and professors from other universities.
- The Philosophy Department is committed to a program of regular evening and night class offerings. Students who attend exclusively in evening or night hours will be able to complete general major requirements within a three-year period. A three-year schedule of offerings is available in the Department office. Some required courses will be offered only once in a given three-year period.
CAREER POSSIBILITIES
Law · Medicine · Government Administration · Labor Relations · Ministry · Publishing · Literary Criticism · Social Work · Educational Research · Educational Broadcasting · Library Science · Management · Teaching · Journalism
FACULTY
Clifford Anderson, Christina Bellon, Russell DiSilvestro, Bradley Dowden, Gale Justin, G. Randolph Mayes, Matthew McCormick, Patti Nogales, Thomas Pyne
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