Philosophy asks big questions: What can we know? What exists? What is right? Students learn to approach these questions through careful instruction that emphasizes clarity of thought and expression, thorough reasoning, and the analysis of diverse viewpoints. These skills support intellectual and personal growth. They are, also, valuable assets in professions that demand complex thinking. The Philosophy Minor is flexible and allows students to expand their knowledge of applied ethics (including business ethics and ethics of artificial intelligence), ethical theory, political philosophy, metaphysics and epistemology, and more.
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| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| Any four courses in philosophy. The Department offers courses in the following categories: | 12 | |
| Applied Ethics | ||
| Practical Ethics | ||
| Business Ethics: Corporate Social Responsibility | ||
| Healthcare Ethics | ||
| Environmental Ethics | ||
| Disability, Values & Society | ||
| Metaphysics and Epistemology | ||
| Ultimate Questions | ||
| Theories of Knowledge | ||
| Theories of Reality | ||
| Consciousness and Experience | ||
| Other Minds | ||
| Value Theory | ||
| Ethical Theory | ||
| Social Philosophy | ||
| Liberty, Morality and Law | ||
| Feminist Theory | ||
| Human Rights and Global Governance | ||
| Total Credits | 12 | |