L&S MAJORS

L&S Advising hours

Our drop-in advising hours are from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (Wednesday 1 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.). Scheduled appointments are available 2-4 p.m. You can either call us at (510) 642-1483 or come to 113 Campbell Hall to make your appointment. Office hours are weekdays 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., (Wednesday 1 p.m - 4 p.m.)

Philosophy

Philosophy is traditionally conceived as the study of fundamental problems concerning all areas of human inquiry. It examines the foundations of knowledge, logic, ethics, politics, the arts, and the sciences. A philosophical education should acquaint students with the ideas of the great philosophers of the past, familiarize them with the most important work done in contemporary philosophy, and give them facility in philosophical thinking. It provides an understanding of the basic ideas that shape our culture, a training in analytical skills of reasoning and argumentation applicable in various areas of human inquiry, or preparation for a professional career in the subject.

Lower Division Requirements for the Philosophy Major

  • Philosophy 12A; 25A-25B

Departmental Contact

Janet Groome
jmgroome@berkeley.edu
314 Moses Hall #2390
(510) 642-2722

General Catalog Description

http://sis.berkeley.edu/catalog/gcc_view_req?p_dept_cd=PHILOS

Departmental Website

http://philosophy.berkeley.edu/

Other Majors to Consider

Religious Studies
German
Peace & Conflict Studies
Rhetoric
Classics
Mathematics