Philosophy Minor

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Chairperson

David Svolba

Associate Professor

David Svolba

Objectives for the Minor in Philosophy

The Philosophy minor provides a variety of courses which fulfill requirements in the General Education Program. These courses explore philosophical inquiry from its beginnings to the present, reviewing the history of ideas and the development of philosophical and ethical systems.

Requirements for the Minor in Philosophy

The Philosophy minor requires 18 semester hours divided into two groups. Group One constitutes a 9-credit core of three topical courses that are mandatory. Group Two constitutes a 9-credit group of elective course options.

Group One (9 credits)

PHIL 1000 - Introduction to Western Philosophy 3 cr. or
PHIL 2600 - Philosophy of Human Nature 3 cr.
PHIL 1100 - Logic 3 cr.
PHIL 2500 - Contemporary Ethical Problems 3 cr.

Group Two (9 credits)

In addition to the 9-credit Philosophy core requirements, students must select three Philosophy elective courses from the following list:

PHIL 2000 - Philosophy of Education 3 cr.
PHIL 2001 - Medical Ethics 3 cr.
PHIL 2200 - Theories of Knowledge 3 cr.
PHIL 2440 - American Philosophy 3 cr.
PHIL 2550 - Introduction to Ethics 3 cr.
PHIL 3020 - Consciousness 3 cr.
PHIL 3600 - Philosophy of Religion 3 cr.
PHIL 3610 - World Religions 3 cr.
PHIL 2800 - Philosophy of Art 3 cr.
PHIL 4200 - Political and Social Philosophy 3 cr.
PHIL 4300 - Philosophy of Science 3 cr.
PHIL 4430 - Marxism 3 cr.
PHIL 4500 - Philosophy of Love 3 cr.
PHIL 4700 - Ethical Issues in Business 3 cr.
PHIL 4903 - Independent Study 3 cr.