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Email: yk652@georgetown.edu. Interests: Normative Ethics,...
- Philosophy
The Department of Philosophy offers an A.B. Degree in...
- Undergraduate Program
The overarching goal of the undergraduate Philosophy program...
- Graduate Program
We are committed to preparing our graduate students to do...
- Admissions
We are a relatively large department with diverse...
- Full-Time Faculty
Email: yk652@georgetown.edu. Interests: Normative Ethics, Value Theory, Biomedical Ethics, Environmental Philosophy, History of Ethics, Social and Political philosophy, Chinese Philosophy. Faculty Profile.
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- Major in Philosophy
- Transfer and Study Abroad Credit
- Minor in Philosophy
- Minor in Philosophy & Bioethics
Requirements for the A.B. in Philosophy
Please note: The philosophy major was substantially revised in 2023. Students who declared the major in 2021-2022 or 2022-2023 should consult previous versions of the Undergraduate Bulletin for graduation requirements. The philosophy major requires ten courses and 30 credits. 1. At least 9 courses and 27 credits must be at the 2000-level or above 2. At least 6 courses and 18 credits must be at the 3000-level or above Effective for students graduating in Fall 2025 and beyond, at least 1 course...
Integrated Writing requirement
The University Integrated Writing Requirement is fulfilled by PHIL 3001 (Philosophy Writing Seminar.) PHIL 3001 must be taken at Georgetown.
Concentration in Bioethics
Philosophy majors can earn a Bioethics Concentration within the major by completing (along with the above requirements in the major): (a) Ethical Theory (PHIL 3202) and (b) three bioethics courses, (i) at least one of which must be an upper-level (3000+) philosophy course, (ii) no more than two of which may be offered outside the department and count toward the concentration, and (iii) no more than one of which may be offered outside the department and count toward the major. A list of the cu...
Any philosophy courses taken at institutions other than Georgetown must be reviewed and approved by the Director of Undergraduate Studies in order to count for credit in the major. Transfer students intending to major in philosophy should meet with the Director of Undergraduate Studies as soon as possible to assess previous philosophy courses and p...
Requirements for the Minor
The philosophy minor requires six courses in philosophy: 1. The two courses that fulfill the university Core requirement 2. Four additional courses 2.1. For students graduating by Spring 2024, two of these courses must be at the 3000-level or above 2.2. For students graduating in Fall 2024 and beyond, three of these courses must be at the 3000-level or above. A maximum of two philosophy courses taken abroad or outside of Georgetown may be counted toward the minor. Any philosophy minor plannin...
Requirements for the Minor
For the interdisciplinary minor in Philosophy & Bioethics, a student must complete six courses. A minimum of four must be taught by the Department of Philosophy; up to two can be approved courses taught in other departments. Philosophy courses that count toward the minor include the two required Core courses in philosophy; Ethical Theory (PHIL 3202); any philosophy course that intersects significantly with bioethical issues; and up to one course in the philosophy of science. Philosophy of sci...
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The overarching goal of the undergraduate Philosophy program is to produce thoughtful, articulate, liberally-educated citizens capable of philosophical reflection on fundamental problems of human existence.
- 37th and O Streets, N.W, Washington, DC
We are committed to preparing our graduate students to do advanced research in philosophy, to recognize and realize professional standards within the discipline; to design and pursue both independent and collaborative research programs; and to achieve teaching excellence.
- 37th and O Streets, N.W, Washington, DC
We are a relatively large department with diverse philosophical interests, and we take pride in providing a rigorous and nurturing environment for graduate study in Philosophy. Our PhD program emphasizes both theory and history and represents a variety of philosophical traditions.
Georgetown University College of Arts & Sciences. The Department of Philosophy is an academic department in the College offering graduate and undergraduate programs with a pluralistic approach to philosophy.
