Department of Philosophy Dunton Tower 2123 Telephone: 788-2110 The Department Chair of the Department: John Leyden Supervisor of Graduate Studies: Marvin Glass The Department of Philosophy offers programs of study leading to the degree of Master of Arts. Qualifying-Year Program Applicants who do not hold an honours degree (or the equivalent) will be required to register in a qualifying-year program before proceeding to the master's program. The regulations governing the qualifying year are outlined in the general section of this calendar. Master of Arts Admission Requirements The minimum requirement for admission to the master's program is an honours B.A. degree (or the equivalent) in Philosophy, with at least B+ standing or the equivalent. Qualifying-year and M.A. applicants from an institution other than Carleton University must submit two papers. Program Requirements The specific program requirements for master's candidates are the following: * Philosophy 32.580 Graduate Seminar * A thesis equivalent to two full-course credits, which must be defended at an oral examination; or a research essay equivalent to one full-course credit * Four half-course credits (or six in the case of students following the research essay option), a minimum of two by tutorial, in at least three of the following study areas: studies in the history of philosophy; studies in the work of an individual philosopher; studies in logic, epistemology, or metaphysics; studies in selected problems in philosophy. Guidelines for Completion of M.A. Degree in Philosophy Full-time students enrolled in the five course M.A. program are expected to complete Philosophy 32.580 and four half-credit courses by the end of the second term of study. The thesis or research essay approval form should be submitted by the end of the fourth week of the third term of study. Those students choosing the research essay option should complete two additional half-credit courses by the end of the third term of study. All full-time students are expected to submit the thesis or research essay by the end of the fourth term of study. Part-time students enrolled in the five course M.A. program are expected to complete Philosophy 32.580 and four half-credit courses by the end of the third year of study. The thesis or research essay approval form should be submitted by the end of the second month of the fourth year of study. Those students choosing the research essay option should complete two additional half-credit courses by the end of the fourth year of study. All part-time students are expected to submit the thesis or research essay by the end of the fifth year of study. Other Courses A maximum of one full course (or the equivalent) may be selected from those offered at the 400 level, or in a related field, or at another university. Each year, the department offers 400-level undergraduate half courses, which are open to students in the qualifying year and, with permission, to students in the M.A. program. For courses offered in 1994-95, please consult the Undergraduate Calendar. Graduate Courses* The following graduate courses are open to students in the M.A. program and, with permission, to students in the qualifying-year program. In tutorial courses, at least five two-hour tutorial sessions will be required. Please note that not all courses are offered every year. Students should consult the university and departmental timetables published early in July for a list of courses offered in 1994-95 and scheduling information. Tutorial Courses * Philosophy 32.504F1 Tutorial in the History of Philosophy I Detailed study of a period or issue in the history of philosophy. * Philosophy 32.505W1 Tutorial in the History of Philosophy II Detailed study of a period or issue in the history of philosophy. * Philosophy 32.514F1 Tutorial in the Work of an Individual Philosopher I A critical and systematic study of the work of an individual philosopher. * Philosophy 32.515W1 Tutorial in the Work of an Individual Philosopher II A critical and systematic study of the work of an individual philosopher. * Philosophy 32.524F1 Tutorial in Logic, Epistemology, or Metaphysics I An attempt to find a solution to a specific problem in logic, epistemology, or metaphysics. * Philosophy 32.525W1 Tutorial in Logic, Epistemology, or Metaphysics II An attempt to find a solution to a specific problem in logic, epistemology, or metaphysics. * Philosophy 32.534F1 Tutorial in Selected Problems of Philosophy I An attempt to find a solution to a specific problem in some area other than logic, epistemology, or metaphysics. * Philosophy 32.535W1 Tutorial in Selected Problems of Philosophy II An attempt to find a solution to a specific problem in some area other than logic, epistemology, or metaphysics. Seminar Courses * Philosophy 32.510F1 Advanced Problems in Legal Philosophy Studies in legal theory and analyses of law advanced by Hart, Dworkin and others, and legal concepts: for example, principles, rights, duties, liability, etc. Precise course content will vary from year to year and will be announced at the beginning of the term. Prerequisites: Philosophy 32.311 and 32.312 (Law 51.311 and 51.312), or permission of the relevant department. (Also offered as Law 51.510) * Philosophy 32.520F1 or W1 Seminar in Philosophy of Mind and/or Philosophical Semantics A detailed study of an issue or the work of selected philosophers in the general area of philosophy of mind and/or philosophical semantics. * Philosophy 32.530F1 or W1 Seminar in Value Theory A detailed study of an issue or the work of selected philosophers in the general area of value theory. * Philosophy 32.540F1 or W1 Seminar in German Idealism, Its Influence and/or Reactions to It A detailed study of an issue or the work of selected philosophers in the general area of German idealism, its influence and/or reactions to it. * Philosophy 32.580T2 Graduate Seminar The first term will be devoted to a single issue or group of interrelated issues. In the second term, a variety of topics will be discussed. Issues covered in this course will vary from year to year. * Philosophy 32.598F2,W2,S2 Research Essay * Philosophy 32.599F4,W4,S4 M.A. Thesis