Program Overview

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Department of Philosophy

The Department of Philosophy at Simon Fraser University offers a range of undergraduate and graduate programs for students interested in pursuing a degree in philosophy.

Undergraduate Programs

The department offers several undergraduate programs, including:

• Concentration in Law and Philosophy
• Joint Major in Business, Philosophy and the Law
• Ethics Certificate
• Philosophy and Methodology of Science Certificate
• Social Data Analytics Minor

Concentration in Law and Philosophy

The Concentration in Law and Philosophy is a specialized path for students who intend to pursue an education and career in law. This concentration focuses on topics in Philosophy of Law, Political Philosophy, Ethics, and Moral Theory, and is directly applicable to legal theory and policy courses and the LSAT.

Program Requirements

Successful completion of either a Major or Minor in Philosophy with a Concentration in Law will result in a special notation on the transcript.

Specialized Course Offerings

The Concentration in Law and Philosophy includes the following specialized course offerings:

• PHIL 326 Topics in Law and Philosophy
• PHIL 329 Law and Justice
• PHIL 320 Political Philosophy
• PHIL 321 Moral Philosophy
• PHIL 322 History of Ethics
• PHIL 328 Environmental Philosophy
• PHIL 421W Ethical Theories

Related Programs

Related programs include:

• Joint Major in Business, Philosophy and the Law
• Ethics Certificate

Graduate Programs

The department also offers a Master of Arts (MA) program in Philosophy, which includes:

• MA Program
• Admissions
• Courses
• Graduate Research
• Resources

Research Areas

The department's research areas include:

• Extending New Narratives

Community Engagement

The department is involved in various community engagement activities, including:

• Department News
• Upcoming Events
  • Colloquium Series
  • Conferences & Workshops
    • 2nd Asian Philosophy Workshop: October 25-26, 2025
  • BC Ethics Bowl
• Newsletter