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Philosophy

Chairperson

James Colbert (fall)
Susan Wadsworth (spring)

Professors

James Colbert
Ali Errishi
Walter Jeffko

Objectives for the Program in Philosophy

The Philosophy program provides a variety of courses which fulfill requirements in the Liberal Arts and Sciences Program. These courses explore philosophical inquiry from its beginnings to the present, reviewing the history of ideas and the development of ethical systems. A minor is also available.

Requirements for the Minor in Philosophy

The Philosophy minor requires 18 semester hours. Courses for the minor must include:

PHIL 1000 Introduction to Western Philosophy or
PHIL 2600 Philosophy of Human Nature
*PHIL 3310 Ancient and Medieval Philosophy
PHIL 3330 Renaissance and Modern Philosophy or
PHIL 3340 Contemporary Philosophy

At least one course from the following:

PHIL 2500 Contemporary Ethical Problems
PHIL 2550 Contemporary Ethical Systems
PHIL 2600 Philosophy of Human Nature
PHIL 3600 Philosophy of Religion
PHIL 4100 Philosophy of Art
PHIL 4200 Political and Social Philosophy
     Two additional Philosophy courses