Applied Ethical and Political Philosophy

History is not over. We still have important choices to make about how to live with each other.

Students in the Applied Ethical and Political Philosophy program will develop their capacities for creative and critical thinking. They will acquire an understanding of the social and political institutions that govern our communities, our country, and the world. They will increase their sensitivity to the ethical and political dimensions of our lives as individuals, as members of families, communities, interest groups, professions and nations, and as citizens of the world.

The Philosophy and Politics department offers a minor in applied ethical and political philosophy that continues the long-standing traditions of philosophy and political studies by developing one’s ability to think critically and imaginatively in one’s role as a responsible person. Completion of the minor would indicate that the student has developed skills, knowledge, values, and sensitivities that will complement most career paths, including advanced studies in applied ethics, where career opportunities are expanding.

The lower-level minor requirements are selected to provide a foundation in:

• political thought
• political institutions and structures
• metaphysics and epistemology
• empirical political content.

This section specifies the minor discipline requirements only. Please refer to Bachelor of Arts section for information on additional Bachelor of Arts requirements.

Applied Ethical and Political Philosophy minor requirements

Lower-level requirements: 15 credits

• One of: Philosophy 110, 210, 230, Political Science 120, 270
• One of: Political Science 110, 190, 230
• One of: Philosophy 120, 220, 250, 251, 252
• One of: Anthropology 112, Business 261, Criminology 109, 135, Social Services & Social Work 210, 261, Media and Communication Studies 240, Political Science 110, 190, 230, 290 (or an upper-level course which, on the discretion of the program head, has significant empirical political content)
• One additional lower-division course in Philosophy or Political Science.

Note: A single course cannot be used to satisfy more than one criterion.

Upper-level requirements: 15 credits

• two Political Science courses, including at least one of Political Science 311 or 312
• two of Philosophy 305, 310, 315
• one additional Philosophy or Political Science

Faculty

Glen Baier, BA (Hons), MA, PhD (McMaster), Department Head

Anastasia Anderson, BA (UBC), MA (Toronto)

H.A. Bassford, BA (Reed College), MA (Hawaii), PhD (UBC)

Ron Dart, BA (Lethbridge), DCS, MCS (Regent College), MA (UBC)

Scott Fast, BA (Washington), MA (UBC)

Moira Gutteridge Kloster, BA (York), MA, PDP (SFU)

Paul Herman, BA (UC–Santa Barbara)

Jeffrey Morgan, BA, MA (EDUC), PhD (SFU)

Hamish Telford, BA (Toronto), MA (McGill), PhD (UBC)

Staff

Julie Croft, BA (UCFV), Departmental Assistant

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