Philosophy Requirements

The Dartmouth Organization, Regulations and Courses (ORC) contains online information about Philosophy course requirements.

• Go To: Course Descriptions and Departmental Requirements (ORC)

How to declare your Philosophy major:

Students are required to select a major advisor from the following list of professors of Philosophy:

• Amy Allen, office #205 Thornton Hall
• Susan Brison, office #13 E. Wheelock
• John Kulvicki, office #308 Thornton Hall
• Sam Levey, office #309 Thornton Hall
• Jim Moor, office #310 Thornton Hall
• Adina Roskies, office #207B Thornton Hall
• Walter Sinnott-Armstrong, office #207A Thornton Hall
• Christie Thomas, office #307 Thornton Hall

Students will meet with their advisor to discuss the major and to have their major card approved. We encourage students to select an advisor based on their areas of philosophical interest. See the Faculty section of the Philosophy website for faculty Areas of Interest (http://www.dartmouth.edu/~phil/faculty/)

1. Request a meeting with a prospective major advisor. (Note: Exemptions, special permissions, and proposals need to be addressed by the Department Chair, Professor Sam Levey)
2. Review the requirements of the major (available on-line: http://www.dartmouth.edu/~reg/courses/desc/phil-req.html), and fill in your major cards with your proposed course of study.
3. Bring 3 copies of the major card to your advisor's office.
4. Be prepared to discuss your philosophical interests, specific courses that you would like to take, and any questions you may have regarding the major.
5. Once signed, deliver the Major Card copies

• One to the Philosophy Department Administrator (Thornton Rm 201).
• One to the Registrar's Office.
• One for your own records.