Philosophy is an investigation into fundamental matters of human concern. It is at the same time an investigation into problems basic to all the various special disciplines pursued in a university. It is not normally taught outside universities, and for this reason there are no special prerequisites for admission to a philosophy course.

Courses are grouped into analytical, continental, and moral and political traditions and it is recommended that students complete their major within a tradition, though they are free to choose any combination of philosophy courses to complete their major. 

IMPORTANT NOTE:

Due to structural changes in the undergraduate program rules in 2012, the courses that make up the new 2012 majors may be different to the pre-2012 majors, and therefore some courses cannot be counted between majors.  Students are advised to contact the CASS Student Office if they are unsure about their Majors.

Learning outcomes

Students who complete this major will have the skills and knowledge to:

• closely analyse and critique arguments in a wide variety of fields and contexts, which may include using formal logic.
• develop cogent arguments and presentations, including engaging with detailed criticism of their ideas.
• apply complex abstract ideas to real-world phenomena in a wide variety of fields and contexts.
• recognise implicit epistemological and ontological assumptions in social, political, scientific, moral, and cultural arguments and positions, and relate them to contesting ideas and real-world scenarios.
• describe western philosophical traditions and their history.