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15-410 Research in Philosophy

Students conduct research and write a term paper on a selected philosophical topic using primary source material. The paper should include interpretation of the primary text(s), as well as philosophical analysis and critical evaluation of the author's position. This course fulfills the advanced writing requirement.

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Prerequisites

Major in Philosophy and six Philosophy courses.

15-411 Philosophy of Law Senior Thesis

Students will conduct research and write a thesis on a theme in political and social philosophy, as it pertains to philosophy of law. The thesis will be defended before a three-member committee selected by the student. Fulfills advanced writing requirement.

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Prerequisites

Two Philosophy courses and consent of the department chair.

15-499 Independent Study

Students conduct individualized research on a selected philosophical topic.

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Prerequisites

Two Philosophy courses and consent of the department chair. To qualify for an Independent Study, a student must have successfully completed 60 credit hours, at least 12 of which were earned at Lewis, and have earned at Lewis University a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA.