Beyond choosing to study Philosophy of Law, you have options for how you’d like to complete your degree. You can select the length and depth of specialization within your degree. Philosophy of Law offers different options, whether it’s a three-year bachelor’s or more intensive four-year honours bachelor’s program, or a program that’s a combination of […]
The courses on this page are the core courses in the Philosophy of Law program; remaining philosophy courses that can be taken to complete the major can be chosen from the general list of philosophy courses found on the courses website. Quick Links AP/PHIL 1002 3.00 Justice, Law and Morality An introduction to some foundational […]
Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Honours The first of its kind in Canada, our unique Philosophy of Law program introduces students to central theories in the philosophy of law, both historical and contemporary; important areas of law, including constitutional law and criminal law; and advanced topics in philosophy of law, such as international law and […]
Welcome to York University’s Undergraduate Philosophy Association, better known as, Philosophia. Philosophia is affiliated with York University’s Department of Philosophy and Vanier College. Philosophia is an academic student-run initiative offering students a stimulating forum in which they may engage in philosophical inquiry beyond the classroom. We achieve this by practicing and offering philosophy in a […]
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Beyond choosing to study Philosophy, you’ve got the option to customize how you learn. You can select the length and depth of specialization within your degree — whether it’s a three-year bachelor’s or more intensive four-year honours bachelor’s program. If you’re weighing two subjects of interest but can’t make a decision, you’re able to declare […]
Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Honours, International Bachelor of Arts (iBA) Learn how to think, not what to think. Build a solid background in philosophy while developing the skills and mindset that are sought by many professions–the ability to debate and present an argument, think analytically and creatively solve problems. Covering views that include western, […]
What do former Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin, US activist Angela Davis, actor Ricky Gervais, NBA coach Phil Jackson, quiz show host Alex Trebek and Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai all have in common? They all majored in philosophy at university. Studying philosophy can lead to a wide variety of careers. Philosophy majors at […]
As a Cognitive Science major, you will learn to bring a variety of different perspectives together. You will become familiar with some of the oldest questions in philosophy and the most recent findings in the sciences. Questions you will encounter include: What is the relationship between philosophy, psychology, computer science and linguistics? What is the […]
Strong critical thinkers are in high demand by employers. More importantly, the ability to think critically is essential to being a good citizen and living a good life. This is not an exaggeration. The Modes of Reasoning program is designed to help students improve their critical thinking skills through a variety of methods. There are many […]