Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy (ABPHILO)

Preserving the traditional bearing of the discipline, the Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy program is designed to cater the tide of new frontiers by using an interdisciplinary approach in its pursuit of a liberative truth. Respecting the individualâ€™s interest, the student has the full option to avail himself/herself to other related courses which he/she believes shall harness his/her personal well-being and professional growth and development. Thus, the program opens a wider vision of life in the impartial use of correct reason results in appreciation of other worldviews.

Objectives of the Program

Cognitive

To develop a competent grasp of different philosophical theories.
To obtain knowledgeable mastery of the current interdisciplinary approaches which further enhance continuing philosophical analyses.

Affective

To instill enduring philosophical values towards a better understanding of oneself in relation to oneâ€™s milieu
To inculcate individual disposition and promote the virtue of a good life by and through maintaining and sustaining a reflexive human interaction.

Psychomotor

To actualize oneâ€™s philosophical virtues of the participatory and holistic development of human society.
To commit oneself as a catalyst for personal, societal, and structural changes.

Admission Requirements

The Candidate must have:

Passed the PUP College Entrance Exam (PUPCET)
A High School Average of at least 85% and above
Have passed the interview
Have accomplished and submitted other pertinent department/college/university requirements

Retention Requirements

The students shall submit him/herself to all university policies and on retention requirements as stipulated in PUP Student Handbook.

Graduation Requirements

The candidate/student, after having fulfilled and complied with all university requirements for graduation as stipulated in Article 16 of PUP Student Handbook.