Department of Philosophy
Dunton Tower 2123
Telephone: 520-2110
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
Regulations 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:
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Philosophy 32.580: Graduate Seminar
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A thesis equivalent to 2.0 credits, which must be defended at an oral examination;
or a research essay equivalent to 1.0 credit
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2.0 credits (or 3.0 in the case of students following the research essay
option), a minimum of 1.0 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 Master’s Degree
Full-time students enrolled in the 5.0 credit M.A. program are expected
to complete Philosophy 32.580 and 2.0 credits 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 1.0 additional credits
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 5.0 credit M.A. program are expected
to complete Philosophy 32.580 and 2.0 credits 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 1.0 additional credit
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 1.0 credit (or the equivalent) may be selected from courses
offered at the 400 level, or in a related field, or at another university.
Each year, the department offers 400-level undergraduate 0.5 credit courses,
which are open to students in the qualifying year and, with permission,
to students in the M.A. program. For courses offered in 1997-98, 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 1997-98 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