Schools

School of Arts and Letters

Minor in Philosophy

Mission/Vision Statement

When Socrates exclaimed to his incredulous accusers, ‘‘I know you won’t believe me, but I truly believe the highest human excellence is to question oneself and others,’’ he captured the spirit of all philosophical effort. Although philosophy has undergone profound changes since his time, it still seeks to come to terms with the questions and issues provoked by every phase of life, and it produces arguments and accounts bearing on every subject worthy of disciplined reflection.

For more information, see our Web site at ius.edu/philosophy.

Student Learning Goals

  • Students will be able to interpret philosophical texts.
  • Students will be able to present the strongest case for any position on a given issue.
  • Students will be able to evaluate ethical positions with recourse to at least one theoretical approach.
  • Students will be able to evaluate arguments by means of one or more logical systems.

Degree/Certificate Requirements

By completing 15 credit hours in philosophy, including 3 credit hours in logic and 9 credit hours at the 200 level or above, students can receive a minor in philosophy. Minoring in philosophy offers students working toward another major the opportunity to expand their studies and inform their work in other disciplines. It gives students a chance to address some of the ethical questions that will undoubtedly arise within the context of their chosen field, as well as to gain a stronger grasp of the philosophical and historical elements that contribute to the foundations of their discipline. In addition, minoring in philosophy helps the student to sharpen his or her analytic skills and to achieve a greater cultural awareness.

Dept.

Course Number

Title

Credit Hours

Minimum Grade

Co-Reqs or Pre-reqs

Select one Logic course

 

 

PHIL-P

150

Elementary Logic

3

C-

PHIL-P

250

Introductory Symbolic Logic

3

C-

PHIL-P

251

Intermediate Symbolic Logic

3

C-

ENG-W 131

Prescribed Electives

 

 

PHIL-P

200/300/400

3 courses (9 units) in Philosophy at 200 level or higher

9

C-

Courses above 300 require ENG-W 131 and 3, 6, or 9 previous credits in philosophy. See course details in this Bulletin.

Open Elective

 

 

PHIL-P

100-400

One additional Philosphy course at any level

3

C-

See course detail in this Bulletin.

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