Department of Philosophy and Religion Studies Main Departmental Office Terrill Hall, 330 P.O. Box 13526 Denton, TX 76203-6526 (817) 565-2266 Eugene C. Hargrove, Chair Faculty Professors Barnhart, Gunter, Oelschlaeger, Owsley. Associate Professors Hargrove, James, Yaffe. Introduction The study of philosophy has always been an important component of higher learning. Indeed, in the early Greek proto-universities, the Academy of Plato and the Lyceum of Aristotle, philosophy was the very foundation of all study. In the history of the European universities, from the 13th century to the present, philosophy has retained a significant place in the curriculum, even when challenged by advocates of religion, belles lettres, science or business. It has been studied as an end in itself, in its relation to other areas and as a preparation for studies in law, theology and medicine. The major emphases of the Department of Philosophy and Religion Studies is research and instruction in environmental ethics and environmental philosophy. In addition, the department seeks to teach the student methods of thinking about the comprehensive themes of truth, beauty, goodness and wisdom, conclusions concerning which can be used in the classroom as well as in life situations. Programs of Study The department offers undergraduate and graduate programs in the following areas: -Bachelor of Arts, and -Master of Arts, both with a major in philosophy; and -a concentration under the philosophy major at the graduate level in environmental ethics. Bachelor of Arts The Bachelor of Arts with a major in philosophy requires a minimum of 128 semester hours, of which 42 must be advanced, and fulfillment of degree requirements for the Bachelor of Arts degree as specified in the College of Arts and Sciences section of this catalog. Major in Philosophy Following is one suggested arrangement of courses distributed over four years. BA with a Major in Philosophy FRESHMAN YEAR FALL HOURS PHIL 1050, Introduction to Philosophy, or PHIL 1070, Introduction to Great Religions, or PHIL 1400, Introduction to Contemporary Moral Issues 3 ENGL 1310, College Writing I 3 Computer Science{1} 3 PSCI 1040, American Government 3 MATH 1100, College Algebra{4} 3 Total 15 SPRING HOURS PHIL 2050, Introduction to Logic 3 ENGL 1320, College Writing II 3 PSCI 1050, American Government 3 MATH 1650, Pre-Calculus 5 Total 14 SOPHOMORE YEAR FALL HOURS PHIL 3110, Epistemology, or PHIL 4400, Metaphysics 3 ENGL 2210, World Literature 3 HIST 2610, United States History to 1865{6} 3 Oral Communications{2} 3 Physical Science{5} 4 Total 16 SPRING HOURS PHIL 3310, Ancient Philosophy 3 ENGL 2220, World Literature 3 HIST 2620, United States History Since 1865{6} 3 PHED 1000, Scientific Principles and Practices of Health-Related Fitness, or DANC 1100, Stress Reduction Through Movement 2-3 Physical Science{5} 4 Total 15-16 JUNIOR YEAR FALL HOURS PHIL 3330, Modern Philosophy 3 Philosophy Elective 3 Minor course{10,11} 3 Natural Science{5} 4 LANG 2040, Foreign Language (intermediate){3} 3 Total 16 SPRING HOURS Philosophy Elective 3 Visual and Performing Arts{7,10} 3 Natural Science{5} 4 LANG 2050, Foreign Language (intermediate){3} 3 Total 13 SENIOR YEAR FALL HOURS PHIL 3250, Philosophy of Natural Science, or PHIL 3260, Philosophy of Social and Behavioral Science, or PHIL 4600, Phenomenology 3 Philosophy Elective (advanced) 3 Minor{10} 3 Minor (advanced) 3 Understanding of Ideas and Values8,{9,10} 3 Total 15 SPRING HOURS PHIL 4790, Capstone Seminar (advanced) 3 Minor {10} 3 Minor (advanced) 3 Understanding of Ideas and Values8,{9,10} 3 ECON 1110, Principles of Macroeconomics 3 Total 15 Total Minimum Hours Required: 128 Note: Some courses may require prerequisites not listed in the above plan. {1} Proficiency exam or CSCI 1100, CECS 1100, or BCIS 2610. {2} Proficiency exam or COMM 1010, 1440, or 2040. {3} Contact the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures for proper placement into the appropriate level. Must either be proficient through freshman level or complete LANG 1010 (4) and 1020 (4) before starting LANG 2040 and 2050. {4} Students should consult the Department of Mathematics for proper placement into the appropriate level before beginning their mathematics program. {5} See "Arts and Sciences Core Curriculum" in the College of Arts and Sciences section of this catalog for a list of approved sciences. {6} Advanced American/Texas History courses may be substituted to help meet the 42 advanced hours degree requirement. {7} See "University Core Curriculum Requirements" in the Academics section of this catalog for a list of approved Visual and Performing Arts courses. Note: ART 1300, 2350 may not be used to satisfy both the Visual and Performing Arts requirement and the Understanding of Ideas and Values, Group II requirement. {8} PHIL 2050, 2310 or 2330 also will satisfy 3 hours of the Understanding of Ideas and Values, Group I requirement. See "Arts and Sciences Core Curriculum" in the College of Arts and Sciences section of this catalog for a list of approved Philosophy courses. {9} Understanding of Ideas and Values: One course per group from any two of Groups I, II, III. See "University Core Curriculum Requirements" in the Academics section of this catalog for a list of approved courses. {10} Taking courses in the minor and core at the advanced level will aid the student in reaching the 42 advanced hours necessary for graduation. Additional advanced elective courses may be required if this course is not chosen at the advanced level. The student is responsible for reaching 42 total advanced hours. {11} Hours in the minor, as well as advanced hour options, will vary. Contact your departmental adviser about specific minors. Summary of Degree Requirements: Philosophy (24 advanced): 30 Minor (6 advanced): 18 Core: Computer Science 3 Communications 3 English 12 History 6 Political Science 6 Economics 3 Laboratory Science 16 Mathematics 5 Wellness 2 Visual and Performing Arts 3 Understanding of Ideas and Values 6 Philosophy (included above) 3 Foreign Language: 6 Free electives: 6 Note: 42 hours must be advanced. 24 of the last 30 hours must be taken at UNT. See your faculty adviser each semester for help in program decisions and preparation for enrollment. Supplemental Information for BA with a Major in Philosophy The major requires completion of 30 hours in philosophy composed of a 15-hour core (PHIL 2050 or 3300, 3310, 3330, 3110 or 4400, and 3250 or 3260 or 4600) and an additional 15 hours of philosophy electives to be selected with and approved by the departmental chair. Minor in Philosophy A minor in philosophy consists of 18 semester hours, including 6 advanced hours to be approved by the undergraduate adviser. Interdisciplinary Minor in Religion Studies A minor in religion studies consists of 18 semester hours from the departments of philosophy and religion studies, anthropology, history or English. Twelve hours must be selected from an approved list of courses, including at least one course in western religion and one course in eastern or comparative religion. The additional 6 hours are to be selected with and approved by the religion studies adviser. Graduate Degrees The department offers a Master of Arts with a major in philosophy and a concentration in environmental ethics. A non-thesis option is available for students pursuing non-academic environmental career opportunities. Philosophy department faculty members participate in the Faculty of Environmental Ethics, a universitywide group within the Center for Interdisciplinary Graduate Studies. A description of graduate courses may be found in the Graduate Catalog. The Center for Environmental Philosophy Eugene C. Hargrove, Director The Center for Environmental Philosophy encourages and supports workshops, conferences and other special projects, including postdoctoral research in the field of environmental ethics. Activities currently include the publication of Environmental Ethics: An Interdisciplinary Journal Dedicated to the Philosophical Aspects of Environmental Problems, which is now in its 17th year of publication; Environmental Ethics Books, a reprint series of important books dealing with environmental ethics and philosophy; and annual workshops on college and university curriculum development, environmental journalism, ecotheology, and nature interpretation. National research conferences focusing on selected topics in environmental ethics are held on an irregular basis. Courses of Instruction All Courses of Instruction are located in one section at the back of this catalog.