English and Philosophy

Students declaring the English and Philosophy major must choose a total of sixteen courses for a minimum of 70 units, of which at least eight 5-unit courses must be within the English department.  At least one of the courses must be in American literature and at least one must be in British literature after 1750.  At least one course must be an English department seminar.  Courses should be taken to fulfill the following requirements:

Literature

  1. Two courses in British literature before 1750
  2. Two courses in British literature from 1750 to 1900 or American literature before 1900
  3. One course in Shakespeare
  4. English Writing in the Major course:  Poetry and Poetics (ENGL 160)
  5. One course in Critical Methods

Philosophy

  1. Philosophy Writing in the Major course:  PHIL 80.  Prerequisite: introductory philosophy course
  2. Aesthetics, Ethics, Political Philosophy: a course from PHIL 170 series
  3. Language, Mind, Metaphysics, and Epistemology: one course from PHIL 180 series
  4. History of Philosophy: two courses in the history of philosophy, numbered above PHIL 100

Literature and Philosophy

  • Gateway course in philosophy and literature (PHIL 81).  This course should be taken as early as possible in the student's career, normally in the sophomore year.
  • Two upper division courses of special relevance to the study of phi­losophy and literature. A list of approved courses is available from the director of undergraduate studies in English.
  • Capstone seminar of relevance to the study of philosophy and literature, drawn from a list approved by the director of undergraduate studies in English.

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Blakey Vermeule
Blakey Vermeule
vermeule@stanford.edu




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