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Morris Campus
Philosophy B.A.
Division of Humanities - Adm
Division of Humanities
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Requirements for this program are current for Fall 2007.
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Required credits to graduate with this degree: 120.
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Required credits within the major: 37.
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Degree: Bachelor of Arts.
The philosophy program provides an environment in which students receive rich, well-rounded instruction in philosophy whose pursuit is essential to a liberal arts education.
Objectives--The philosophy program offers students the opportunity to study the works of significant figures in philosophy; investigate the fundamental problems and systems of thought that frame philosophical inquiry; develop the ability to think and write critically and effectively; and cultivate the logical, analytical, and conversational skills necessary for stimulating and fruitful philosophical inquiry.
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Admission Requirements
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For information about University of Minnesota admission requirements, visit the
Office of Admissions Web site.
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General Requirements
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All students are required to complete general University and college
requirements. For more information, see the
general education requirements.
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Program Requirements
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Students are required to take 2 semester(s) of any second language.
No grades below C- are allowed. Required courses may not be taken S-N unless offered S-N only.
A minimum GPA of 2.00 is required in the major to graduate. The GPA includes all, and only, University of Minnesota coursework. Grades of "F" are included in GPA calculation until they are replaced. Required Courses
PHIL 1101 - Introduction to Philosophy, HUM (4.0 cr)
PHIL 2101 - Introduction to Symbolic Logic, M/SR (4.0 cr)
PHIL 2111 - Introductory Ethics, HUM (4.0 cr)
PHIL 4901 - Senior Philosophical Defense (2.0 cr)
Elective Courses
Take 2 or more course(s) from the following:
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PHIL 2112 - Professional Ethics, E/CR (4.0 cr)
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PHIL 2113 - International and Biomedical Ethics, HUM (4.0 cr)
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PHIL 2121 - Philosophy of Religion, HUM (4.0 cr)
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PHIL 2141 - Analytic Feminism, HUM (4.0 cr)
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PHIL 2151 - Philosophy of Mind, HUM (4.0 cr)
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PHIL 3131 - Philosophy of Law, SS (4.0 cr)
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PHIL 4000 - History of Philosophy Seminar, HIST (4.0 cr)
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PHIL 4002 - Existentialism, HIST (4.0 cr)
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PHIL 4100 - Moral Issues and Theories, HUM (4.0 cr)
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PHIL 4121 - Philosophy of Language, HUM (4.0 cr)
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PHIL 4130 - Contemporary Issues in Philosophy, HUM (4.0 cr)
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PHIL 4131 - Personal Identity, Proper Names, and Essences, HUM (4.0 cr)
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Take 3 or more course(s) from the following:
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PHIL 3101 - Metaphysics, HUM (4.0 cr)
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PHIL 3121 - Political Philosophy, SS (4.0 cr)
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PHIL 3141 - The Theory of Knowledge, HUM (4.0 cr)
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PHIL 3151 - History of Ancient Philosophy, HIST (4.0 cr)
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PHIL 3171 - History of Modern Philosophy, HIST (4.0 cr)
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PHIL 4111 - Ethical Theory, HUM (4.0 cr)
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Course selected below may not be used to fulfill other major requirements.
Take 1 or more course(s) from the following:
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PHIL 4xxx
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