Philosophy Minor (15 Credits)

The Philosophy minor gives students the opportunity to incorporate the practice and knowledge of philosophy into their major area of study. Students of Philosophy will explore a variety of classical and contemporary philosophical perspectives around different areas of study: reality, knowledge, ethics, mind, politics, society, and cultures. Philosophy minors pair well with majors in education, psychology, political science, biology, communications, and others.

Required Courses

PHI 120* Perspectives in Philosophy

Minor Elective Courses: Choose Four (4)

PHI/PHR 200 Peace and Human Rights
PHI 210*^ Asian Philosophy
PHI 215* Logical Inquiry
PHI 220* Ethics
PHI 230 History of Early Western Philosophy
PHI 231 History of Modern Western Philosophy
PHI 232# Medieval Philosophy
PHI 265 Topics in Philosophy
PHI 310 Philosophy of Religion
PHI 311## Buddhist Philosophy
PHI 313## Yoga, Philosophy and Practice
PHI/PSC 314 Modern Social and Political Thought
PHI/PSC 316 Ancient Political Thought
PHI 320 American Philosophy
PHI 330 Existentialism and Phenomenology
PHI 340 Philosophy of War
PHI 341 Philosophy of Law
PHI 360** Global Ethics
PHI/WST 361 ** Feminist Philosophies
PHI 362 Bioethics
PHI 365 Topics in Philosophy
PHI 366 Minds, Brains, Consciousness, and Intelligence
PHI 367 Philosophy of Art and Music
PHI 370 Human Rights, Natural and Civil
PHI 400 Peace and Human Rights Seminar
PHI 420 Philosophy of Science
PHI 460^^ Seminar in Philosophical Research and Reflection
PHI 480 Independent Study
PHI 498 Teaching Assistantship

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