Philosophy Minor

Liberal Education
You’ll learn the ideas of influential past and contemporary thinkers who have sought to understand the world and our place in it. Study topics such as:

• The nature of truth and reality
• The limits of knowledge
• Standards of right and wrong
• The experience of beauty
• World religions

Methodology 
Philosophy emphasizes methods of sound practical reasoning, deductive logic and language analysis.

Application
Courses teach you to critically analyze non-philosophical disciplines. For example, Philosophy of Democracy analyzes the value assumptions behind democratic forms of government, while Medical Ethics seeks to identify and resolve dilemmas arising from conflicts between medical technology and the quality of life.

A philosophy minor provides you with a set of skills that you will find useful no matter what you choose as a major. Graduates often go on to careers in business, government, law and the military, as well as to pursue advanced degrees in a variety of disciplines.

A minor in philosophy equips you with skills that are valuable no matter where your path leads.

Degree Requirements

• Minimum of 21 credit hours in the minor
• Minimum grade of C in all minor courses (a C- is not accepted)

Course Requirements

Declare Your Minor

Contact the Philosophy Academic Advisor to schedule a meeting.

Dr. Mary Beth Willard
Philosophy Academic Advisor
marybethwillard@weber.edu