Philosophy

minor

A philosophy minor provides a significant amount of training and practice in philosophy that complements a wide variety of other areas of study. Courses in the theory of knowledge, moral philosophy, and the philosophy of language, for example, can add useful perspectives on majors in the natural sciences, political science, and linguistics. Many students with an interest in data science and artificial intelligence benefit from the skills gained by a philosophy minor given the opportunity to take courses in philosophy of mind, logic, and epistemology.

About this Program

Department Information

The Department of Philosophy addresses foundation questions. These are questions the answers to which inform our basic understanding of one or another domain of inquiry, or some fundamental aspect of the world or ourselves or our relation to the world.
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 Curriculum

Requirements

  • No more than six credits below the 3000 level
  • No more than three credits of independent study or research (PHH 4911, PHI 4905, or PHI 4911)
  • Six transfer credits may apply toward the minor
  • A minimum of six credits of coursework exclusive to the minor that cannot count toward the major(s) or other minors

Required Courses

Select one course from 2 of 4 options:6
Logic Option
Select one:
PHI 2100
Logic
PHI 3114
Reasoning
PHI 3130
Symbolic Logic
History Option
PHH 3100
Ancient Greek Philosophy
or PHH 3400
 Modern Philosophy
Metaphysics and Epistemology Option
PHI 3300
Theory of Knowledge
or PHI 3500
 Metaphysics
Value Theory Option
PHI 3650
Moral Philosophy
or PHM 3202
 Political Philosophy
Remaining Credits
PHH, PHI, PHM, or PHP courses (2000/3000/4000 level)9
Total Credits15