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Philosophy {420}

Courses in Philosophy are administered by the Department of Philosophy.
University Hall, Room 310, ext. 24275
http://www.humanities.mcmaster.ca/~philos

Department Notes

1. The Department of Philosophy offers courses in four major areas of Philosophy, namely History of Philosophy, Logic, Ethics and Theory of Value, and Theory of Knowledge and Metaphysics. Students are advised to include courses from each of these areas in their programs.
2. Students are advised to note carefully the prerequisites for all courses. Students who do not meet the specified prerequisites for a course may, in exceptional circumstances, obtain permission of the instructor to take the course. Note that not all courses are offered every year. Please consult the university Master Schedule, however all required courses are offered every year.
3. Students interested in registering in PHILOS 3W03 , 4W03  are strongly encouraged to obtain permission from the Departmental Undergraduate Counsellor by the end of May of the preceding year. Access to these courses cannot be guaranteed beyond that date.
4. Students interested in pursuing graduate work in Philosophy are encouraged to take PHILOS 3E03 .
5. Students in Level 3 of an Honours Philosophy program may seek permission from the Departmental Undergraduate Counsellor to gain access to Level 4 courses.

Courses

If no prerequisite is listed, the course is open.