Bachelier en philosophie

Overview

From the very start of your studies, you will grapple with the various questions and perspectives that people have expressed in reflecting on their existence, their relationships with others, and their relationship with the world. 

You will explore philosophy through history and in a thematic manner. 

  • The historical approach examines philosophical questions as they have been addressed by major thinkers over time, from their Greek origins to the present day. 
  • The thematic approach isolates and addresses major issues: reasoning in logic, action in ethics, human reality in psychology and anthropology, and ultimate reality in metaphysics. 

To develop your sensitivity to other perspectives, you will explore various disciplines: languages (ancient and modern), the history of civilizations, the religious phenomenon, sociology, and psychology. The study and in-depth exploration of these disciplines will develop your adaptability and versatility. 

The track you choose allows you to combine philosophical inquiry with other fields of science and culture: 

  • The “Ecologies” track: to acquire transdisciplinary skills regarding crucial contemporary issues related to ecological upheavals; 
  • The “Social Sciences and Communication” track: to master the social and economic aspects of contemporary philosophical problems; 
  • The “Exact Sciences” track: to focus your philosophical training on questions raised by the sciences and reflect on their anthropological, ethical, and political implications; 
  • The “Double Bachelor’s in Philosophy and Law” track: to earn a Bachelor’s degree in Law in addition to a Bachelor’s degree in Philosophy. 

By the end of the bachelor’s program, through courses on specific authors and seminars on in-depth topics, you will learn to formulate a philosophical problem. You will also develop your research skills, your ability to engage in discussion, and your capacity to articulate your thoughts in a reasoned manner. 

Your bachelor’s program culminates in a final thesis that encourages you to engage in philosophical inquiry on your own. 

Lettres études

You're off to a good start

  • you have a keen interest in the fundamental issues of the human condition; 
  • you have a genuine aptitude for and enjoy critical thinking, reading, and reasoned discussion; 
  • you felt comfortable with French in high school. 
Lettres études

Teaching Methods

Lectures, practical exercises, seminars, participation in research activities... every effort is made to develop your analytical, critical thinking, and argumentation skills. 

Through exercises and independent work, you will learn to master the subject matter, apply philosophical methodology, and discover the essential tools for approaching texts and writing essays. 

The course schedule ensures ample time for independent study, ideal for the reading required to master philosophical methodology. This reading is facilitated by direct access to the philosophy seminar library, which is extensively stocked in the history of philosophy, anthropology, political and social philosophy, aesthetics, ethics, and metaphysics… 

All theoretical courses are enriched by the guided reading of articles or excerpts from philosophical works. 

Most specialized courses are conducted in a dialogic format, similar to a seminar. This allows you to verify your understanding of the material and clarify any points. In the same vein, review sessions and quizzes are offered regularly. 

Experience life abroad

An Erasmus Exchange During Your Undergraduate Studies

You have the opportunity to study abroad at a university in France (University of Bordeaux III and University of Paris Nanterre), in Italy (University of Genoa), or in Quebec (Laval University).

Support for Success

Succeeding in a year of university studies involves many challenges. 

To help you overcome them, UNamur supports you in developing your academic, methodological, and interpersonal skills—with the help of many professionals. 

Preparatory courses, personalized assistance… Discover the resources available to support your education. 

Learn about resources to help you succeed in philosophy

After a bachelor's degree: a master's degree

A bachelor’s degree in philosophy automatically qualifies you for admission to a master’s program in philosophy offered by universities in the Wallonia-Brussels Federation or abroad (subject to the conditions set by the hosting universities). 

If you chose the “Social Sciences and Communication” track during your bachelor’s program, you may be eligible for course exemptions when you later enroll in the Bachelor of Political Science or Bachelor of Information and Communication programs at UNamur. 

In addition, UNamur offers a certificate in advanced studies in philosophy to explore certain philosophical issues in depth, such as the major ethical and social questions of our technological world, questions of meaning and existence, and the philosophy of science... 

Finally, the Department of Philosophy at UNamur participates in the specialized master’s program in Film Cultures and Thought (co-organized with the Université Saint-Louis in Brussels) as well as the specialized master’s program in Political Philosophy and Theory (co-organized with the ULB and ULiège). 

 

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  • Basic philosophical training

    • Philosophy questions
      Left to read
      Code Name Staff Th.+Ex. Credits/Block
      1 2 3
      LPHIB330 Film philosophy 30h th.
      LPHIB331 The Orient and philosophy 30h th.
      LPHIB332 Advanced questions in philosophy 30h th.
      LPHIB305 Ethical issues applied to the digital environment 15h th.

    • Introduction to philosophy
      Left to read
      Code Name Staff Th.+Ex. Credits/Block
      1 2 3
      LPHIB105 General introduction to philosophy 45h th.
      LPHIB114 Logic and argumentation 45h th.
      LPHIB125_Bloc 1 Methodology of philosophy 30h th. + 30h ex.

    • Fundamental philosophy
      Left to read
      Code Name Staff Th.+Ex. Credits/Block
      1 2 3
      LPHIB103_Bloc 1 Philosophical and ecologies anthropology 45h th.
      LPHIB117_Bloc 1 Fundamental ethics 30h th.
      LPHIB201 General epistemology 30h th.
      LPHIB203 Social and political philosophy 30h th.
      LPHIB206 Metaphysics 45h th.
      LPHIB207 Philosophy of art and Culture 30h th.

    • History of philosophy
      Left to read
      Code Name Staff Th.+Ex. Credits/Block
      1 2 3
      LPHIB005 History and Texts of Ancient Philosophy 45h th. + 15h ex.
      LPHIB006 History and Texts of Medieval Philosophy 45h th. + 15h ex.
      LPHIB007 History and Texts of Early Modern Philosophy 45h th. + 15h ex.
      LPHIB008 History and Texts of Contemporary Philosophy 45h th. + 15h ex.

    • Practical work
      Left to read
      Code Name Staff Th.+Ex. Credits/Block
      1 2 3
      LPHIB106 Exercises on philosophical questions 30h ex.
      LPHIB115 Essay I
      LPHIB208 Personal work
      LPHIB216 Essay

    • Final year thesis
      Left to read
      Code Name Staff Th.+Ex. Credits/Block
      1 2 3
      LPHIB310 Final year work

    • Philosophical authors
      Left to read
      Code Name Staff Th.+Ex. Credits/Block
      1 2 3
      LPHIB300 Philosophical authors of antiquity and the Middle Ages 30h th.
      LPHIB302 Philosophical authors of modern times and the contemporary era 30h th.

    • Philosophy workshop
      Left to read
      Code Name Staff Th.+Ex. Credits/Block
      1 2 3
      LPHIB312 Participation in research activities in philosophy III

  • In-depth philosophical training
    Left to read
    Code Name Staff Th.+Ex. Credits/Block
    1 2 3
    LPHIB013 Philosophy, literature and religion 15h th.
    LPHIB202 Participation in research activities in philosophy II
    LPHIB204 Ethics and social norms 30h th.
    LPHIB213 Philosophy of science and technology 30h th.

  • Cross-disciplinary training

    • Religious Sciences
      Left to read
      Code Name Staff Th.+Ex. Credits/Block
      1 2 3
      LHISB101 Religious Studies 30h th.

    • Introduction to human and natural sciences
      Left to read
      Code Name Staff Th.+Ex. Credits/Block
      1 2 3
      ECGEB140 Sociology 45h th. + 15h ex.
      LPHIB010 Introduction to the Humanities 30h th.
      LPHIB111 Introduction to Natural Sciences 30h th.
      DROIB101 Sources and principles of law 60h th. + 15h ex.
      DROIB102 Constitutional law 75h th. + 6h ex.

    • History
      Left to read
      Code Name Staff Th.+Ex. Credits/Block
      1 2 3
      LCLAB101 History of Antiquity 45h th.
      LHISB004_Bloc 1 History of the Middle Ages 30h th.
      LHISB003 History of Modern Times 30h th.
      LHISB002 History of the Contemporary Era 30h th.

    • Reviewing sources
      Left to read
      Code Name Staff Th.+Ex. Credits/Block
      1 2 3
      LHISB001 Historical criticism 30h th. + 15h ex.
      EPOLB214 Criticism of information sources 30h th. + 15h ex.

    • Art history
      Left to read
      Code Name Staff Th.+Ex. Credits/Block
      1 2 3
      LARTB110_Bloc 1 Archeology and Art History. Antiquity - Ancien Near East-Egypt 30h th.
      LARTB111_Bloc 1 Archaeology and Art history : Greek and Roman Antiquity 30h th.
      LARTB011_Bloc 1 Archaeology and art history. Middle Ages 30h th.
      LARTB012_Bloc 1 Archaeology and Art History. Modern times 30h th.
      LARTB028 Archaeology and Art History. Contemporary period 30h th.

    • Languages
      Left to read
      Code Name Staff Th.+Ex. Credits/Block
      1 2 3
      LCLAB009 Introduction to the Latin language 60h th.
      LCLAB007_Bloc 1 Reading of Latin texts 45h th.
      LCLAB003_Bloc 1 Explanation of Latin authors A 30h th.
      LCLAB011_Bloc 1 Explanation of Latin authors B 30h th.
      LCLAB012_Bloc 1 Explanation of Latin authors C 30h th.
      LCLAB004_Bloc 1 Introduction to the Greek language 60h th.
      LCLAB005_Bloc 1 Reading of Greek texts 45h th.
      LCLAB006_Bloc 1 Explanation of Greek authors A 45h th.
      LCLAB013_Bloc 1 Explanation of Greek authors 45h th.
      LCLAB014_Bloc 1 Explanation of Greek authors C 45h th.
      LCDLB021_Bloc 1 Introduction to the English language (level A2) 60h th.
      LANGB003_Bloc 1 Cultural History of Literature in English: 600-1660 30h th.
      LCDLB011_Bloc 1 German as a Receptive Language: Reading and Listening (German I) 30h th.
      LCDLB031_Bloc 1 Introduction to the Dutch language (level B1) 60h th.
      LNRLB001_Bloc 1 Geschiedenis van de Nederlandstalige literatuur I (1100-1650) 30h th.
      DCDLB101 Standard Dutch 30h th.
      LCLAB009_Philo Introduction to the Latin language 60h th.
      LCLAB007 Reading of Latin texts 45h th.
      LCLAB003 Explanation of Latin authors A 30h th.
      LCLAB011 Explanation of Latin authors B 30h th.
      LCLAB012 Explanation of Latin authors C 30h th.
      LCLAB004 Introduction to the Greek language 60h th.
      LCLAB005 Reading of Greek texts 45h th.
      LCLAB006 Explanation of Greek authors A 45h th.
      LCLAB013 Explanation of Greek authors 45h th.
      LCLAB014 Explanation of Greek authors C 45h th.
      DCDLB201 English for Legal Professionals (level B2) 30h th.
      LANGB003 Cultural History of Literature in English: 600-1660 30h th.
      LANGB004_30h Cultural History of Literature in English: 1660-present day 30h th.
      LCDLB012 Introduction to the Reading and Listening Comprehension of Cultural Texts and Media (German II) 30h th.
      LNRLB001 Geschiedenis van de Nederlandstalige literatuur I (1100-1650) 30h th.

    • Philosophy workshop
      Left to read
      Code Name Staff Th.+Ex. Credits/Block
      1 2 3
      LPHIB102 Participation in research activities in philosophy I

    • Literature
      Left to read
      Code Name Staff Th.+Ex. Credits/Block
      1 2 3
      LLETB103 Introduction to Western literature 30h th.

  • Cross-training/complementary UE
    Left to read
    Code Name Staff Th.+Ex. Credits/Block
    1 2 3
    UNAM0043_Bloc1 Global change and the Anthropocene 24h th.

  • Channel

    • "Ecologies" sector
      Left to read
      Code Name Staff Th.+Ex. Credits/Block
      1 2 3
      DROIB330 Environmental law and sustainable development 30h th.
      SGOGB207 Environmental migration 15h th.
      EPOLB309 Ecological governance 30h th. + 15h ex.
      UNAM0047 Law, sustainable development and transition 24h th.
      UNAM0055 JEDDT 18h th. + 16h ex.
      SSPSM101 Science, ethics and development 18h th. + 6h ex.
      LHISB303_15h <unknown> 15h th.

    • "Philo/Law" sector
      Left to read
      Code Name Staff Th.+Ex. Credits/Block
      1 2 3
      DROIB103 Law of obligations I 45h th. + 15h ex.
      DROIB105_P39649 Roman law 60h th. + 6h ex.
      DROIB154 Political economy 60h th. + 15h ex.
      DROIB213 Methodology and legal work 30h th. + 30h ex.
      DROIB216 Principles of civil procedure 45h th. + 6h ex.
      DROIB218 Dutch legal terminology (minimum level B2) 30h th.
      DROIB317 Social law 45h th. + 8h ex.

    • "Scinecs" sector

      • Compulsory courses
        Left to read
        Code Name Staff Th.+Ex. Credits/Block
        1 2 3
        SPHYB213 Astronomie 15h th.
        SSPSB308 Philosophy of science 15h th.
        SSPSM101 Science, ethics and development 18h th. + 6h ex.
        SSPSM201 Philosophy of Mathematics 15h th.
        SSPSM203 Philosophy of Life Sciences 12h th.

      • Optional courses
        Left to read
        Code Name Staff Th.+Ex. Credits/Block
        1 2 3
        SSPUC001 Stargazing and practical astronomy
        SSPUC002 History of science and astronomy
        SSPUC003 Elements of scientific cosmology
        SMATB112 Introduction to mathematical thinking 30h th. + 30h ex.

    • "Social sciences and communication" sector

      • Social and political sciences
        Left to read
        Code Name Staff Th.+Ex. Credits/Block
        1 2 3
        LPHIB212 Ethnology 30h th.
        LHISB223 Political structures and institutions of the ancient world 30h th.
        EPOLB260 History of political ideas 30h th. + 15h ex.
        LHISB220 Political structures and institutions in the Western Middle Ages 30h th.
        LHISB221 Political structures and institutions of the Belgian space in the modern period 30h th.
        LHISB204 Belgian political structures and institutions in contemporary times 45h th.

      • Law
        Left to read
        Code Name Staff Th.+Ex. Credits/Block
        1 2 3
        LHISB222 Introduction to law 30h th.
        DROIB320_Philo Philosophy of law 45h th.
        DROIB325 Ethics and Law 30h th.

      • Communications
        Left to read
        Code Name Staff Th.+Ex. Credits/Block
        1 2 3
        LHISB320 Critique of film sources 15h th.
        LLETB001 Books and digital culture 30h th.
        LROMB002 Introduction to the language of film 30h th.
        EPICB141 Communication fundamentals and news analysis 30h th. + 30h ex.
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  • Basic philosophical training

    • Introduction to philosophy
      Left to read
      Code Name Staff Credits Hours/Quarter
      1 2
      LPHIB105 General introduction to philosophy 5 22.5h th. 22.5h th.
      LPHIB114 Logic and argumentation 5 45h th.
      LPHIB125_Bloc 1 Methodology of philosophy 4 30h th. + 30h ex.

    • Fundamental philosophy
      Left to read
      Code Name Staff Credits Hours/Quarter
      1 2
      LPHIB103_Bloc 1 Philosophical and ecologies anthropology 5 45h th.
      LPHIB117_Bloc 1 Fundamental ethics 3 30h th.

    • Practical work
      Left to read
      Code Name Staff Credits Hours/Quarter
      1 2
      LPHIB106 Exercises on philosophical questions 3 30h ex.
      LPHIB115 Essay I 3

  • Cross-disciplinary training

    • Religious Sciences
      Left to read
      Code Name Staff Credits Hours/Quarter
      1 2
      LHISB101 Religious Studies 3 30h th.

    • Introduction to human and natural sciences
      Left to read
      Code Name Staff Credits Hours/Quarter
      1 2
      ECGEB140 Sociology 5 45h th. + 15h ex.
      LPHIB010 Introduction to the Humanities 3 30h th.
      LPHIB111 Introduction to Natural Sciences 3 30h th.
      DROIB101 Sources and principles of law 8 30h th. + 8h ex. 30h th. + 7h ex.
      DROIB102 Constitutional law 9 38h th. + 3h ex. 37h th. + 3h ex.

    • History
      Left to read
      Code Name Staff Credits Hours/Quarter
      1 2
      LCLAB101 History of Antiquity 3 45h th.
      LHISB004_Bloc 1 History of the Middle Ages 3 30h th.
      LHISB003 History of Modern Times 3 30h th.
      LHISB002 History of the Contemporary Era 3 30h th.

    • Art history
      Left to read
      Code Name Staff Credits Hours/Quarter
      1 2
      LARTB110_Bloc 1 Archeology and Art History. Antiquity - Ancien Near East-Egypt 3 30h th.
      LARTB111_Bloc 1 Archaeology and Art history : Greek and Roman Antiquity 3 30h th.
      LARTB011_Bloc 1 Archaeology and art history. Middle Ages 3 30h th.
      LARTB012_Bloc 1 Archaeology and Art History. Modern times 3 30h th.
      LARTB028 Archaeology and Art History. Contemporary period 3 30h th.

    • Languages
      Left to read
      Code Name Staff Credits Hours/Quarter
      1 2
      LCLAB009 Introduction to the Latin language 3 30h th. 30h th.
      LCLAB007_Bloc 1 Reading of Latin texts 3 30h th. 15h th.
      LCLAB003_Bloc 1 Explanation of Latin authors A 3 30h th.
      LCLAB011_Bloc 1 Explanation of Latin authors B 3 30h th.
      LCLAB012_Bloc 1 Explanation of Latin authors C 3 30h th.
      LCLAB004_Bloc 1 Introduction to the Greek language 3 30h th. 30h th.
      LCLAB005_Bloc 1 Reading of Greek texts 3 22.5h th. 22.5h th.
      LCLAB006_Bloc 1 Explanation of Greek authors A 3 30h th. 15h th.
      LCLAB013_Bloc 1 Explanation of Greek authors 3 30h th. 15h th.
      LCLAB014_Bloc 1 Explanation of Greek authors C 3 30h th. 15h th.
      LCDLB021_Bloc 1 Introduction to the English language (level A2) 3 30h th. 30h th.
      LANGB003_Bloc 1 Cultural History of Literature in English: 600-1660 3 30h th.
      LCDLB011_Bloc 1 German as a Receptive Language: Reading and Listening (German I) 3 30h th.
      LCDLB031_Bloc 1 Introduction to the Dutch language (level B1) 3 30h th. 30h th.
      LNRLB001_Bloc 1 Geschiedenis van de Nederlandstalige literatuur I (1100-1650) 3 30h th.
      DCDLB101 Standard Dutch 3 30h th.

    • Philosophy workshop
      Left to read
      Code Name Staff Credits Hours/Quarter
      1 2
      LPHIB102 Participation in research activities in philosophy I 3

    • Literature
      Left to read
      Code Name Staff Credits Hours/Quarter
      1 2
      LLETB103 Introduction to Western literature 3 30h th.

  • Cross-training/complementary UE
    Left to read
    Code Name Staff Credits Hours/Quarter
    1 2
    UNAM0043_Bloc1 Global change and the Anthropocene 3 24h th.
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  • Basic philosophical training

    • Fundamental philosophy
      Left to read
      Code Name Staff Credits Hours/Quarter
      1 2
      LPHIB201 General epistemology 3 30h th.
      LPHIB203 Social and political philosophy 3 30h th.
      LPHIB206 Metaphysics 5 45h th.
      LPHIB207 Philosophy of art and Culture 3 30h th.

    • History of philosophy
      Left to read
      Code Name Staff Credits Hours/Quarter
      1 2
      LPHIB005 History and Texts of Ancient Philosophy 6 45h th. 15h ex.
      LPHIB006 History and Texts of Medieval Philosophy 6 45h th. 15h ex.
      LPHIB007 History and Texts of Early Modern Philosophy 6 45h th. 15h ex.
      LPHIB008 History and Texts of Contemporary Philosophy 6 45h th. 15h ex.

    • Practical work
      Left to read
      Code Name Staff Credits Hours/Quarter
      1 2
      LPHIB208 Personal work 6
      LPHIB216 Essay 4

  • In-depth philosophical training
    Left to read
    Code Name Staff Credits Hours/Quarter
    1 2
    LPHIB013 Philosophy, literature and religion 3 15h th.
    LPHIB202 Participation in research activities in philosophy II 3
    LPHIB204 Ethics and social norms 3 30h th.
    LPHIB213 Philosophy of science and technology 3 30h th.

  • Cross-disciplinary training

    • Reviewing sources
      Left to read
      Code Name Staff Credits Hours/Quarter
      1 2
      LHISB001 Historical criticism 4 30h th. + 15h ex.
      EPOLB214 Criticism of information sources 5 30h th. + 15h ex.

    • Languages
      Left to read
      Code Name Staff Credits Hours/Quarter
      1 2
      LCLAB009_Philo Introduction to the Latin language 3 30h th. 30h th.
      LCLAB007 Reading of Latin texts 3 30h th. 15h th.
      LCLAB003 Explanation of Latin authors A 3 30h th.
      LCLAB011 Explanation of Latin authors B 3 30h th.
      LCLAB012 Explanation of Latin authors C 3 30h th.
      LCLAB004 Introduction to the Greek language 3 30h th. 30h th.
      LCLAB005 Reading of Greek texts 3 22.5h th. 22.5h th.
      LCLAB006 Explanation of Greek authors A 3 30h th. 15h th.
      LCLAB013 Explanation of Greek authors 3 30h th. 15h th.
      LCLAB014 Explanation of Greek authors C 3 30h th. 15h th.
      DCDLB201 English for Legal Professionals (level B2) 3 30h th.
      LANGB003 Cultural History of Literature in English: 600-1660 3 30h th.
      LANGB004_30h Cultural History of Literature in English: 1660-present day 3 30h th.
      LCDLB012 Introduction to the Reading and Listening Comprehension of Cultural Texts and Media (German II) 3 30h th.
      LNRLB001 Geschiedenis van de Nederlandstalige literatuur I (1100-1650) 3 30h th.

  • Channel

    • "Ecologies" sector
      Left to read
      Code Name Staff Credits Hours/Quarter
      1 2
      DROIB330 Environmental law and sustainable development 5 30h th.
      SGOGB207 Environmental migration 2 15h th.
      EPOLB309 Ecological governance 5 30h th. + 15h ex.
      UNAM0047 Law, sustainable development and transition 3 24h th.
      UNAM0055 JEDDT 3 12h th. + 5h ex. 6h th. + 11h ex.
      SSPSM101 Science, ethics and development 4 18h th. + 6h ex.
      LHISB303_15h <unknown> 2 15h th.

    • "Philo/Law" sector
      Left to read
      Code Name Staff Credits Hours/Quarter
      1 2
      DROIB103 Law of obligations I 6 45h th. + 15h ex.
      DROIB105_P39649 Roman law 8 60h th. + 6h ex.
      DROIB154 Political economy 7 60h th. + 15h ex.
      DROIB213 Methodology and legal work 6 30h th. + 15h ex. 15h ex.
      DROIB216 Principles of civil procedure 5 45h th. + 6h ex.
      DROIB218 Dutch legal terminology (minimum level B2) 4 30h th.
      DROIB317 Social law 4 45h th. + 8h ex.

    • "Scinecs" sector

      • Compulsory courses
        Left to read
        Code Name Staff Credits Hours/Quarter
        1 2
        SPHYB213 Astronomie 2 7.5h th. 7.5h th.
        SSPSB308 Philosophy of science 2 15h th.
        SSPSM101 Science, ethics and development 4 18h th. + 6h ex.
        SSPSM201 Philosophy of Mathematics 2 15h th.
        SSPSM203 Philosophy of Life Sciences 3 12h th.

      • Optional courses
        Left to read
        Code Name Staff Credits Hours/Quarter
        1 2
        SSPUC001 Stargazing and practical astronomy 2
        SSPUC002 History of science and astronomy 2
        SSPUC003 Elements of scientific cosmology 2
        SMATB112 Introduction to mathematical thinking 5 30h th. + 30h ex.

    • "Social sciences and communication" sector

      • Social and political sciences
        Left to read
        Code Name Staff Credits Hours/Quarter
        1 2
        LPHIB212 Ethnology 3 30h th.
        LHISB223 Political structures and institutions of the ancient world 3 30h th.
        EPOLB260 History of political ideas 5 30h th. + 15h ex.
        LHISB220 Political structures and institutions in the Western Middle Ages 3 30h th.
        LHISB221 Political structures and institutions of the Belgian space in the modern period 3 30h th.
        LHISB204 Belgian political structures and institutions in contemporary times 3 45h th.

      • Law
        Left to read
        Code Name Staff Credits Hours/Quarter
        1 2
        LHISB222 Introduction to law 3 30h th.
        DROIB320_Philo Philosophy of law 4 45h th.
        DROIB325 Ethics and Law 3 30h th.

      • Communications
        Left to read
        Code Name Staff Credits Hours/Quarter
        1 2
        LHISB320 Critique of film sources 2 15h th.
        LLETB001 Books and digital culture 3 30h th.
        LROMB002 Introduction to the language of film 4 30h th.
        EPICB141 Communication fundamentals and news analysis 5 30h th. + 30h ex.
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  • Basic philosophical training

    • Philosophy questions
      Left to read
      Code Name Staff Credits Hours/Quarter
      1 2
      LPHIB330 Film philosophy 4 30h th.
      LPHIB331 The Orient and philosophy 4 30h th.
      LPHIB332 Advanced questions in philosophy 4 30h th.
      LPHIB305 Ethical issues applied to the digital environment 3 15h th.

    • History of philosophy
      Left to read
      Code Name Staff Credits Hours/Quarter
      1 2
      LPHIB005 History and Texts of Ancient Philosophy 6 45h th. 15h ex.
      LPHIB006 History and Texts of Medieval Philosophy 6 45h th. 15h ex.
      LPHIB007 History and Texts of Early Modern Philosophy 6 45h th. 15h ex.
      LPHIB008 History and Texts of Contemporary Philosophy 6 45h th. 15h ex.

    • Final year thesis
      Left to read
      Code Name Staff Credits Hours/Quarter
      1 2
      LPHIB310 Final year work 10

    • Philosophical authors
      Left to read
      Code Name Staff Credits Hours/Quarter
      1 2
      LPHIB300 Philosophical authors of antiquity and the Middle Ages 4 30h th.
      LPHIB302 Philosophical authors of modern times and the contemporary era 4 30h th.

    • Philosophy workshop
      Left to read
      Code Name Staff Credits Hours/Quarter
      1 2
      LPHIB312 Participation in research activities in philosophy III 3

  • Channel

    • "Ecologies" sector
      Left to read
      Code Name Staff Credits Hours/Quarter
      1 2
      UNAM0047 Law, sustainable development and transition 3 24h th.
      SSPSM101 Science, ethics and development 4 18h th. + 6h ex.
      SGOGB207 Environmental migration 2 15h th.
      EPOLB309 Ecological governance 5 30h th. + 15h ex.
      DROIB330 Environmental law and sustainable development 5 30h th.
      UNAM0055 JEDDT 5 12h th. + 5h ex. 6h th. + 11h ex.
      LHISB303_15h <unknown> 2 15h th.

    • "Philo/Law" sector
      Left to read
      Code Name Staff Credits Hours/Quarter
      1 2
      DROIB154 Political economy 7 60h th. + 15h ex.
      DROIB103 Law of obligations I 6 45h th. + 15h ex.
      DROIB216 Principles of civil procedure 5 45h th. + 6h ex.
      DROIB213 Methodology and legal work 6 30h th. + 15h ex. 15h ex.
      DROIB218 Dutch legal terminology (minimum level B2) 4 30h th.
      DROIB105_P39649 Roman law 8 60h th. + 6h ex.
      DROIB317 Social law 4 45h th. + 8h ex.

    • "Scinecs" sector

      • Compulsory courses
        Left to read
        Code Name Staff Credits Hours/Quarter
        1 2
        SPHYB213 Astronomie 2 7.5h th. 7.5h th.
        SSPSB308 Philosophy of science 2 15h th.
        SSPSM101 Science, ethics and development 4 18h th. + 6h ex.
        SSPSM201 Philosophy of Mathematics 2 15h th.
        SSPSM203 Philosophy of Life Sciences 3 12h th.

      • Optional courses
        Left to read
        Code Name Staff Credits Hours/Quarter
        1 2
        SSPUC001 Stargazing and practical astronomy 2
        SSPUC002 History of science and astronomy 2
        SSPUC003 Elements of scientific cosmology 2
        SMATB112 Introduction to mathematical thinking 5 30h th. + 30h ex.

    • "Social sciences and communication" sector

      • Social and political sciences
        Left to read
        Code Name Staff Credits Hours/Quarter
        1 2
        LHISB223 Political structures and institutions of the ancient world 3 30h th.
        EPOLB260 History of political ideas 5 30h th. + 15h ex.
        LPHIB212 Ethnology 3 30h th.
        LHISB220 Political structures and institutions in the Western Middle Ages 3 30h th.
        LHISB221 Political structures and institutions of the Belgian space in the modern period 3 30h th.
        LHISB204 Belgian political structures and institutions in contemporary times 3 45h th.

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        DROIB325 Ethics and Law 3 30h th.
        LHISB222 Introduction to law 3 30h th.
        DROIB320_Philo Philosophy of law 4 45h th.

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        LLETB001 Books and digital culture 3 30h th.
        LHISB320 Critique of film sources 2 15h th.
        EPICB141 Communication fundamentals and news analysis 5 30h th. + 30h ex.
        LROMB002 Introduction to the language of film 4 30h th.

The Professions of Philosophers

Métiers des philosophes

Philosophers' professions

A rich and varied skill set 

Job postings rarely mention the title “philosopher.” However, contrary to popular belief, the skills developed through the study of philosophy prove to be particularly valuable in the workplace. 

A survey of philosophy graduates from Namur highlights the strengths of philosophers in the professional world. A philosophy education develops analytical and reflective skills that, while fostering fluency in argumentation, enable a comprehensive understanding of complex situations. This aspect of the philosophical approach is a definite asset, both during job interviews and when making decisions in the professional field. Philosophers are also led to develop a strong critical mind: they do not merely “do”; they “think about what they do.” Among the other skills highlighted in the survey are broad general knowledge and intellectual curiosity—tools that enable philosophers to learn quickly and thus advance professionally. 

A significant proportion of philosophy graduates continue their initial education with a complementary degree (in management, international relations, development, etc.) or intensive language training (English, Dutch), which can facilitate entry into specialized sectors of the workforce. 

Key Philosophers in the Workplace

Philosophy and Teaching 

Many philosophers share their knowledge and passion and help develop their students’ ability to reason. They teach ethics and religion in secondary and higher education, and sometimes other courses in the humanities as well. 

Philosophy is not just theory; it also serves as a “tool” that enables one to critically engage with other fields of knowledge. In this sense, philosophers are also those who can “learn how to learn.” It is therefore not surprising to find them working as instructors in the field of continuing education, such as in literacy programs. 

It should also be noted that career opportunities in education are expanding with the creation of a “Philosophy and Citizenship” course in the official secondary school curriculum. 

Philosophy and Research 

Some graduates pursue research after earning their degree, often combined with supervisory duties, in Belgium or abroad. Universities and public funds (e.g., the FNRS) finance doctoral studies. Those with a doctorate in philosophy can then teach at the university level. 

Philosophy and Society 

Bioethics, sustainable development, public health, and citizenship education: these are all current issues in which philosophers are called upon to contribute, and which touch on the very heart of the question of the meaning of life and the purposes of our society. Philosophers generally serve as advisors to decision-makers in these various fields (hospital or health insurance directors, political leaders, industry associations, etc.), or as trainers. 

Philosophers possess critical perspective and communication skills that enable them to act as mediators in the management of human conflicts. They can make this their profession. Within a company, philosophers may, in particular, advance as human resources consultants (selection and recruitment, career coaching). 

Philosophers are also employed in various roles within non-profit organizations (NPOs) or NGOs (Non-Governmental Organizations), particularly as coordinators or communications officers. It is also worth noting the possibility of working in the field of journalism and within various public administrations. 

Philosophy and Creativity 

Another way to enter the professional world is to carve out one’s own niche. In other words, the absence of a category such as “profession: philosopher” drives some to propose new structures—and thus to invent their own profession. 

Thus, several graduates have successfully turned their passion for philosophical reflection into a professional career. Examples include leading philosophy workshops for children, creating “philosophy café” bookstores, and working as a writer… 

Building a Social Life 

When it comes to landing a first job, a candidate’s personality is sometimes just as important as their university degree…; hence the importance of keeping one’s curiosity alive throughout one’s studies and building a rich social life, for example by getting involved in community organizations. An open mind coupled with a keen critical sense will make philosophers well-suited to take on significant responsibilities in the professional world.