Philosophy, Minor

Location(s): Alpine

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The study of philosophy investigates ultimate questions and cultivates open-minded inquiry and tolerance of different beliefs, perspectives, and positions while advocating that not all views are equally justified or supported by evidence. It develops and nurtures students’ critical thinking, clear writing, and good argumentative skills.

The minor in philosophy consists of 18 semester credit hours. Students must take a minimum of 9 hours at the 3000 level or above.

Program Requirements

18 credit hours, of which a minimum of 9 hours must be at the 3000 level or above, chosen from among the following:

PHIL 1301 - Introduction to Philosophy Credit Hours: 3
PHIL 2303 - Introduction to Formal Logic Credit Hours: 3
PHIL 2306 - Introduction to Ethics Credit Hours: 3
PHIL 2307 - Intro to Social and Political Philosophy Credit Hours: 3
PHIL 2316 - Classical Philosophy Credit Hours: 3
PHIL 2321 - Philosophy of Religion Credit Hours: 3
PHIL 3301 - Bioethics Credit Hours: 3
PHIL 3302 - Medical Ethics Credit Hours: 3
PHIL 3303 - Environmental Ethics Credit Hours: 3
PHIL 3304 - Special Topics in Philosophy Credit Hours: 3
PHIL 4301 - Readings and Research in Philosophy Credit Hours: 3
PHIL 4302 - Evidence and Knowledge: Theories in Epistemology Credit Hours: 3
PHIL 4303 - Central Questions in Metaphysics Credit Hours: 3
PHIL 4304 - American Pragmatism Credit Hours: 3