Philosophy 497 - Senior Capstone Seminar

Senior Capstone Seminar

Fall
2026
01
4.00
Alexander George

M | 2:35 PM - 5:20 PM

Amherst College
PHIL-497-01-2627F
ageorge@amherst.edu

The Senior Seminar is the capstone course in the Philosophy major and is taken by all majors in the fall of their senior year; it serves as the comprehensive requirement for the major. The format of the Seminar varies from year to year. In 2026, we will dive deeply into one extraordinary work of philosophy each week. These masterpieces will be chosen to reflect the broad scope of philosophical inquiry. 

Restricted to senior majors in Philosophy. Fall semester. Professor George. (C).

How to handle overenrollment: null

Students who enroll in this course will likely encounter and be expected to engage in the following intellectual skills, modes of learning, and assessment: Emphasis on reading.

Permission is required for interchange registration during the add/drop period only.