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Philosophy MinorDivision of Humanities - Adm
Division of Humanities
The philosophy program provides an environment in which students receive rich, well-rounded instruction in philosophy, essential to a liberal arts education.
Program Student Learning Outcomes:
UMM's philosophy curriculum offers coursework in all major subfields of philosophy: the history of philosophy, metaphysics and logic, epistemology, and values. As a field of study, philosophy is at the core of a liberal arts education, as its skills encourage independent thought and interdisciplinary, integrated inquiry. Specifically, UMM's philosophy program offers students the opportunity to:
• Explore philosophy's fundamental questions and proposed answers;
• Cultivate their own philosophical powers, which include creativity, sensitivity, intellectual
courage, open-mindedness and critical-mindedness, logical rigor, and analytical precision;
• Join the great conversation by contributing their own considered insights;
• Hone their ability to speak and write effectively.
Program Delivery
This program is available:
Minor Requirements
No grades below C- are allowed. Courses may not be taken S-N, unless offered S-N only.
A minimum GPA of 2.00 is required in the minor to graduate. The GPA includes all, and only, University of Minnesota coursework. Grades of "F" are included in GPA calculation until they are replaced.
Core Courses
Take 8 or more credit(s) from the following:
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PHIL 3101 - Metaphysics
[HUM]
(4.0 cr)
·
PHIL 3121 - Political Philosophy
[SS]
(4.0 cr)
·
PHIL 3141 - The Theory of Knowledge
[HUM]
(4.0 cr)
·
PHIL 3151 - History of Ancient Philosophy
[HIST]
(4.0 cr)
·
PHIL 3171 - History of Modern Philosophy
[HIST]
(4.0 cr)
·
PHIL 4111 - Ethical Theory
[HUM]
(4.0 cr)
Elective Courses
Take 8 or more credit(s) from the following:
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PHIL 2112 - Professional Ethics
[E/CR]
(4.0 cr)
·
PHIL 2113 - International and Biomedical Ethics
[HUM]
(4.0 cr)
·
PHIL 2114 - Environmental Ethics
[ENVT]
(4.0 cr)
·
PHIL 2121 - Philosophy of Religion
[HUM]
(4.0 cr)
·
PHIL 2141 - Analytic Feminism
[HUM]
(4.0 cr)
·
PHIL 2151 - Philosophy of Mind
[HUM]
(4.0 cr)
·
PHIL 2161 - Philosophy and Film
[HUM]
(4.0 cr)
·
PHIL 2162 - Ethics of Love and Sex
[HUM]
(4.0 cr)
·
PHIL 3112 - Free Will
[HUM]
(4.0 cr)
·
PHIL 3131 - Philosophy of Law
[SS]
(4.0 cr)
·
PHIL 4000 - History of Philosophy Seminar
[HIST]
(4.0 cr)
·
PHIL 4002 - Existentialism
[HIST]
(4.0 cr)
·
PHIL 4100 - Moral Issues and Theories
[HUM]
(4.0 cr)
·
PHIL 4121 - Philosophy of Language
[HUM]
(4.0 cr)
·
PHIL 4130 - Contemporary Issues in Philosophy
[HUM]
(4.0 cr)
·
PHIL 4131 - Personal Identity, Proper Names, and Essences
[HUM]
(4.0 cr)
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Credits: | 4.0 [max 4.0] |
Typically offered: | Every Fall |
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Typically offered: | Every Spring |
Credits: | 4.0 [max 4.0] |
Course Equivalencies: | 01767 - Phil 1101/Phil 1801 |
Typically offered: | Periodic Fall & Spring |
Credits: | 4.0 [max 4.0] |
Course Equivalencies: | 01767 - Phil 1101/Phil 1801 |
Typically offered: | Periodic Fall |
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Typically offered: | Spring Even Year |
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Typically offered: | Fall Even Year |
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Typically offered: | Fall Even Year |
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Typically offered: | Spring Even Year |
Credits: | 4.0 [max 4.0] |
Typically offered: | Spring Even Year |
Credits: | 4.0 [max 4.0] |
Typically offered: | Every Fall |
Credits: | 4.0 [max 4.0] |
Typically offered: | Periodic Spring |
Credits: | 4.0 [max 4.0] |
Typically offered: | Spring Even Year |
Credits: | 4.0 [max 4.0] |
Typically offered: | Periodic Spring |
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Typically offered: | Periodic Spring |
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Typically offered: | Periodic Fall & Spring |
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Typically offered: | Every Spring |
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Typically offered: | Periodic Summer |
Credits: | 4.0 [max 4.0] |
Typically offered: | Periodic Spring |
Credits: | 4.0 [max 4.0] |
Typically offered: | Spring Even Year |
Credits: | 4.0 [max 8.0] |
Typically offered: | Every Fall |
Credits: | 4.0 [max 4.0] |
Typically offered: | Periodic Fall & Spring |
Credits: | 4.0 [max 8.0] |
Typically offered: | Fall Even Year |
Credits: | 4.0 [max 4.0] |
Typically offered: | Spring Odd Year |
Credits: | 4.0 [max 8.0] |
Typically offered: | Fall Odd Year |
Credits: | 4.0 [max 4.0] |
Typically offered: | Periodic Fall & Spring |