Philosophy

The study of philosophy benefits students in many ways. It encourages them to reflect critically on their own most basic beliefs and values, and it helps develop the capacity to think critically and carefully, a particularly valuable ability in our increasingly complex world. Studying philosophy also provides a sense of the evolution of human thinking about ourselves and our world.

Concentrate in Philosophy
Fulfill the requirements for the Interdisciplinary Studies program in Arts and Sciences and take at least 15 upper-level hours in Philosophy, including two of the courses in the History of Philosophy sequence (PHIL 3100, 3110, 3120) and Logic and Critical Thinking (PHIL 2500). Other courses should be selected in consultation with a Philosophy advisor.

Minor in Philosophy
Students wishing to minor in Philosophy must take 18 hours of course work, including at least 12 upper-level hours, of which at least one course must be in the History of Philosophy sequence. All students interested in concentrating or minoring in Philosophy should discuss their plans with a Philosophy advisor.

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