Chair R. Raj Singh Professors Emeriti J. R. A. Mayer, Debabrata Sinha Professors David L. Goicoechea, R. Raj Singh Associate Professors Richard S. G. Brown, Wing-Cheuk Chan, Martha Husain, Robert W. Malone, Murray L. Miles, George J. Nathan |
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Administrative Assistant, Irene Cherrington (905) 688-5550, extension 3315 Schmon Tower 1128 http://www.brocku.ca/philosophy/ Philosophy, defined as the pursuit of wisdom, encompasses the exploration of the nature of reality, consciousness, values, knowledge, reason, argument and evidence. At Brock the undergraduate student studies not only the primary texts of the Western philosophical tradition, but also major texts of Indian and Chinese thought. Students are encouraged to investigate critically and dialectically their own views and values. |
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PHIL majors must complete a credit in one language other than English (classical or modern), within the first 10 credits. Where half credit courses are used to satisfy the requirements, both half credits must be in the same language. |
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Satisfactory completion of the first three years of the honours program entitles a student to apply for a pass degree. |
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A master's program is offered, focussing on two areas: recent and contemporary European thought and Asian (especially Indian) thought. Candidates should have an honours BA in philosophy; those with a pass BA in philosophy or a degree in another discipline will be required totake additional courses. Students may choose either to complete two credits and write a thesis or to complete four credits and write a major essay. Graduate credits are to be obtained by completing courses designated at the 5(alpha)00 level. A course previously taken for 4(alpha)00 level credit may not be retaken for graduate credit. |
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2001-2002 Undergraduate Calendar
Last updated: August 15, 2001 @ 02:41PM