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The skills of philosophy are essential to every field and career path. Adding a philosophy minor encourages students to think deeply and clearly, ask questions, solve problems, and collaboratively dialogue about the very foundations of their field. A philosophy minor complements and pairs easily with any other major and is designed to provide maximal flexibility to students majoring in other areas. We can't wait to explore the fundamental questions that interest you most as you minor in Philosophy!
Philosophy Skills
- Critical thinking and analysis
- Problem solving
- Exploring different perspectives
- Connection making
- Insightful and thoughtful dialogue
- Attention to ethical concerns
- Developing logical arguments
- Conceptual clarity
- Close and careful reading and reasoning
Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion, students will demonstrate:
- Critical Thinking: Recognize, construct, and evaluate arguments and alternative positions by correctly applying logical standards and methodology, demonstrating the ability to identify underlying assumptions, ambiguous or contested terms, and potential objections to a thesis.
- Content Knowledge: Demonstrate knowledge of major questions, arguments, problems, and figures from a variety of philosophical areas and traditions.
- Reading and Research: Develop the interpretive, analytical, and conceptual skills to read with understanding a variety of philosophical texts. Students will be able to assess the quality and relevance of a variety of sources (books, journal articles, etc.) and use these sources in their own research and writing.
- Communication: Clearly articulate ideas and arguments in writing and oral communication. Students will demonstrate competence in interpretive, analytical, and argumentative writing. They will effectively present their own ideas and research in oral communication and writing. Students will engage in open, thoughtful, and respectful dialogue.
- Values and Attitudes: Demonstrate cognitive flexibility by applying alternative possibilities and conceptual frameworks to their own and others’ ideas and values. They will demonstrate intellectual curiosity in their pursuits of truth and meaning. They will engage in reflective inquiry and aim to achieve a greater understanding of their subject matter.
Effective Fall 2020
Students must satisfactorily complete the total credits required for the minor. Minors and interdisciplinary minors require 12 or more upper-division (300- to 400-level) credits.
Additional coursework may be required due to prerequisites.
Students are required to receive at least a C (2.000) in each Philosophy course required for the Minor in Philosophy.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select one course from the following: | 3 | |
| Logic and Critical Thinking (GT-AH3) | ||
| Introduction to Formal Logic | ||
| Gödel's Incompleteness Theorems | ||
| Logic in Philosophy and Beyond | ||
| Select one course from the following: | 3 | |
| Ancient Greek Philosophy | ||
| 17th and 18th Century European Philosophy | ||
| PHIL *** | 6 | |
| PHIL 3** or 4** | 6 | |
| PHIL 4** | 3 | |
| Program Total Credits: | 21 | |
Substitutions allowed with prior approval of department chair.