Topics in the History of Philosophy
Philosophy · 3 hrs Seminar/Discussion
Offered: Fall Or Winter
PHIL-4503 prerequisites
We couldn't read this course's prerequisites into a chain. The wording is under “Requisite courses” below.
Where PHIL-4503 counts
Counts toward 5 more as one option among several, not as a course you must take:
Read from the departments' own calendar pages, where 50 of 208 programs are only partly machine-readable, so treat these as a minimum rather than the full list. Confirm with an academic advisor.
Description
This course involves a detailed critical investigation of a major figure, movement, or period within the history of philosophy, with particular attention to those not covered in the regular courses at the earlier levels. Topics may include, for example, Platonism, Aristotelian commentators, ancient neo-Platonists, 18th century British Empiricism, German idealism, the Vienna Circle, or a systematic study of a particular thinker.
Requisite courses
A minimum 15 credit hours in Philosophy (9 credit hours at the 2000 level or higher); B average in all Philosophy courses; permission of the Programme Advisor [prerequisite(s)].
Restrictions
Honours Form Required.
From the 2026-27 undergraduate calendar. Always verify details on WebAdvisor or with an academic advisor before registering.