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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. Winter.
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. Not offered 2025-26.
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. Winter.
PHIL 806 Social and Political Philosophy II
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 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. Not offered 2025-26.
PHIL 808 Philosophy of Law
Winter.
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. Not offered 2025-26.
PHIL 812 Philosophy of Culture
This course takes an interdisciplinary approach to examining philosophy as it exists with culture. Winter.
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. Fall.
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. Not offered 2025-26.
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. Fall.
PHIL 832 Ancient Philosophy II
Not offered 2025-26.
PHIL 835 Modern Philosophy
Not offered 2025-26.
PHIL 836 19th Century Philosophy
Not offered 2025-26.
PHIL 839 20th Century Philosophy I
An exploration of topics and figures in philosophy focused on the 20th century. Winter.
PHIL 840 20th Century Philosophy II
An exploration of topics and figures in philosophy focused on the 20th century. Not offered 2025-26.
PHIL 841 20th Century Philosophy III
An exploration of topics and figures in philosophy focused on the 20th century. Not offered 2025-26.
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. Not offered 2025-26.
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. Not offered 2025-26.
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. Fall.
PHIL 846 Major Figures II
Not offered 2025-26.
PHIL 847 Major Figures III
Not offered 2025-26.
PHIL 850 Epistemology I
Not offered 2025-26.
PHIL 851 Epistemology II
Not offered 2025-26.
PHIL 852 Metaphysics I
An exploration of topics and questions in metaphysics. Particular topic in any year will be determined by the instructor. Not offered 2025-26.
PHIL 854 Feminist Philosophy
Not offered 2025-26.
PHIL 859 Philosophy of Language I
An investigation of the philosophy of language. Specific topic in any year will be determined by the instructor. Not offered 2025-26.
PHIL 860 Philosophy of Language II
Not offered 2025-26.
PHIL 863 Metaphysics II
Not offered 2025-26.
PHIL 864 Philosophy of Mind
Winter.
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. Not offered 2025-26.
PHIL 867 Hermeneutics
Winter.
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
Not offered 2025-26.
PHIL 873 Philosophical Logic
An examination of issues within the philosophy of logic. Particular topic in any year will be determined by the instructor. Not offered 2025-26.
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. Not offered 2025-26.
PHIL 897 Ethics and Animals
Not offered 2025-26.
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. Not offered 2025-26.
PHIL 990 Philosophical Methods
Fall.
PHIL 991-995 Special Directed Studies
PHIL 999 Ph.D. Thesis Research