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The graduate courses offered, and the content of those courses, vary from year to year according to interests of members of the Department and students. A list of the expected offerings and detailed course descriptions is available at the department website at https://www.queensu.ca/philosophy/graduate/graduate courses
PHIL 802 Moral Philosophy I
This course focuses on an examination of major issues in moral philosophy. Specific topic in any year will be determined by the instructor.
PHIL 803 Moral Philosophy II
This course focuses on an examination of issues and trends in moral philosophy. Specific topic in any year will be determined by the instructor. Winter.
PHIL 805 Social and Political Philosophy I
An in depth exploration of topics across the spectrum of social and political issues. Specific topic in any year will be determined by the instructor. Fall.
PHIL 806 Social and Political Philosophy II
Fall.
PHIL 807 Social and Political Philosophy III
An in depth exploration of topics across the spectrum of social and political issues. Specific topic in any year will be determined by the instructor.
PHIL 808 Philosophy of Law
PHIL 809 Colloquium in Political, Legal and Moral Philosophy
A colloquium course focused on exploring new work in political, legal, and moral philosophy. Fall.
PHIL 810 Topics in the History of Philosophy
An in depth of examination of a central figure or topic in the history of Philosophy. Particular topic in any year will be determined by the instructor.
PHIL 812 Philosophy of Culture
This course takes an interdisciplinary approach to examining philosophy as it exists with culture. Winter.
PHIL 813 Topics in the History of Philosophy II
An in depth examination of a central figure or topic in the history of Philosophy. Particular topic in any year will be determined by the instructor. (3.0 credit units)
PHIL 820 Ethical Issues I
This course is focused on discussing questions of ethics from a philosophical lens. Specific topic in any year will be determined by the instructor. Winter.
PHIL 821 Ethical Issues II
This course is focused on discussing questions of ethics from a philosophical lens. Specific topic in any year will be determined by the instructor. Winter.
PHIL 831 Ancient Philosophy I
This course is focused on exploring philosophical figures and topics in the Ancient World. Particular topic in any year will be determined by the instructor. Winter.
PHIL 832 Ancient Philosophy II
PHIL 835 Modern Philosophy
PHIL 836 19th Century Philosophy
PHIL 839 20th Century Philosophy I
An exploration of topics and figures in Philosophy focused on the 20th century. (3.0 credit units)
PHIL 840 20th Century Philosophy II
An exploration of topics and figures in Philosophy focused on the 20th century. (3.0 credit units)
PHIL 841 20th Century Philosophy III
An exploration of topics and figures in philosophy focused on the 20th century.
PHIL 842 Creativity
This seminar will be concerned with questions such as these: What is creativity? ls there a general structure to the creative process? In what sense, if any, does creativity involve freedom? Could a computer program be creative? What role, if any, does creativity play in living well, or in moral thought or action? Is there any truth to the popular idea that mental illness is linked to creative genius? Can creativity be measured? Can it be explained? Can it be learned? Can it be taught? Readings will be drawn from philosophy as well as cognitive science.
EXCLUSION: PHIL 442
PHIL 844 Philosophy in the Community
A unique experiential course involving a volunteer internship in such fields as rehabilitation healthcare, local government, prisoners' advocacy, LGBTQ cultural activities, immigrant support, animal rescue, or speech therapy. The course also involves class meetings, regular reports, and a final research essay.
PHIL 845 Major Figures I
An in depth of examination of a central figure in the history of Philosophy. Particular topic in any year will be determined by the instructor.
PHIL 846 Major Figures II
PHIL 847 Major Figures III
PHIL 850 Epistemology I
PHIL 851 Epistemology II
Winter.
An exploration of topics and questions in metaphysics. Particular topic in any year will be determined by the instructor. Winter.
PHIL 854 Feminist Philosophy
PHIL 859 Philosophy of Language I
An investigation of the philosophy of language. Specific topic in any year will be determined by the instructor.
PHIL 860 Philosophy of Language II
PHIL 863 Metaphysics II
PHIL 864 Philosophy of Mind
PHIL 866 Philosophy of Art
An exploration of the philosophy of art and aesthetics. Specific topic in any year will be determined by the instructor. Fall.
PHIL 867 Hermeneutics
PHIL 870 Philosophy of Science
An in depth exploration of issues in the philosophy of science and technology. Specific topic in any year will be determined by the instructor. Winter.
PHIL 871 Philosophy of Medicine
PHIL 873 Philosophical Logic
An examination of issues within the philosophy of logic. Particular topic in any year will be determined by the instructor.
PHIL 893 Ethics and the Environment
An exploration of philosophical issues and questions concerning the environment. Specific topic in any year will be determined by the instructor. Winter.
PHIL 897 Ethics and Animals
PHIL 898 Master's Research Project
PHIL 899 Master's Thesis Research
PHIL 989 Clinical Practicum in Biomedical Ethics
An in-depth study of clinical ethics and bioethics applied to healthcare setting. Winter.
PHIL 990 Philosophical Methods
PHIL 991-995 Special Directed Studies
PHIL 999 Ph.D. Thesis Research