Minor in Philosophy
About the Minor
A philosophy minor adds depth and breadth to your studies and value to any degree. Philosophy classes train you to be a more effective thinker and a more critical, reflective person. They assist you in developing better reading, writing, and speaking skills by engaging you in the work of constructing and criticizing arguments. More than almost any other, a philosophy minor will broaden and enhance your education and help you develop skills you will use in your career and in everyday life.
The minor has been carefully designed to provide a comprehensive structure within which each student has a range of choices. It includes one introductory course, one logic course, three "foundations" courses, one "area elective," an applied ethics course, and one 400-level philosophy seminar. We also can customize the minor further to reflect students' particular interests and goals.
Students who have completed 30.0 credits may apply for the minor through their academic advisors.
Program Requirements
| Required Courses: | ||
| PHIL 105 | Critical Reasoning | 3.0 |
| or PHIL 111 | Symbolic Logic I | |
| PHIL 110 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3.0 |
| Select three Philosophy Foundations Electives: | 9.0 | |
| Symbolic Logic II | ||
| Ethical Reasoning | ||
| Non-Western Philosophies | ||
| Metaphysics: Philosophy of Reality | ||
| Epistemology: Philosophy of Knowledge | ||
| Aesthetics: Philosophy of Art | ||
| Social & Political Philosophy | ||
| Ethics | ||
| Select one Philosophy Area Elective: | 3.0 | |
| Philosophy of Sport | ||
| Philosophy of Time | ||
| Philosophy of Mathematics | ||
| Philosophy of Sex & Love | ||
| Judaism and Christianity: Two Religions or One? | ||
| Environmental Philosophy | ||
| Philosophy of Technology | ||
| Philosophy of Medicine | ||
| Philosophy of Science | ||
| Philosophy in Literature | ||
| Philosophy of Law | ||
| Philosophy of Religion | ||
| Select one Applied Ethics Elective: | 3.0 | |
| Business Ethics | ||
| Ethics and the Media | ||
| Ethics and Information Technology | ||
| Engineering Ethics | ||
| Ethics and Design Professions | ||
| Biomedical Ethics | ||
| Organizational Ethics | ||
| Ethics in Sports Management | ||
| Criminal Justice Ethics | ||
| Global Ethical Issues | ||
| Environmental Ethics | ||
| Select one Philosophy Seminar Elective: | 3.0 | |
| Seminar in a Philosophical School | ||
| Seminar in a Major Philosopher | ||
| Total Credits | 24.0 | |
Additional Information
For more information about Drexel Philosophy classes and programs, please visit the Department of English & Philosophy website or drop by to see our director anytime. The Department of English & Philosophy is located in MacAlister Hall, Room 5016. The director can be contacted at:
Dr. Peter Amato
Director of Programs in Philosophy
Department of English & Philosophy
MacAlister 5028
peterama@drexel.edu
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