Minor in Philosophy
About This Program
Philosophy focuses on the perennial problems raised by the encounter of human beings with the world and with their history and culture, especially problems concerning the nature of reality, the nature of knowledge, and the nature of value. The practice of philosophy requires the cultivation of analytical reasoning abilities, clarity of written and spoken argumentation, as well as the development of synthetic and higher-order critical thinking capacities. While concentrating on some of the most profound and fundamental problems of thought, philosophy students learn the history of the discipline and hone these broadly transferable and practically applicable skills.
A Minor in Philosophy requires 18 semester hours, at least six of which must be 3000/4000 level.
Competencies
- Upon completion of the minor, students will be able to construct and critically assess complex philosophical arguments.
- Upon completion of the minor, students will demonstrate an understanding of central figures and main problems in philosophy.
- Upon completion of the minor, students will be able to read a philosophical text with care and comprehension.
Curriculum
| Philosophy Specializaiton | ||
| Select six courses from the following with at least two at the 3000/4000 level: | 18 | |
| FUNDAMENTALS OF REASONING | ||
| CONTEMPORARY MORAL PROBLEMS | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY | ||
| LOGIC | ||
| PHILOSOPHY OF THE ARTS | ||
| PERSPECTIVES ON SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS | ||
| TOPICS IN PHILOSOPHY | ||
| COMPUTATION, MIND, AND PARADOX | ||
| HISTORY OF PHILOSOPHY: ANCIENT PHILOSOPHY | ||
| HISTORY OF PHILOSOPHY: ROMAN AND MEDIEVAL PHILOSOPHY | ||
| HISTORY OF PHILOSOPHY: RENAISSANCE AND EARLY MODERN EUROPEAN PHILOSOPHY | ||
| HISTORY OF PHILOSOPHY: NINETEENTH AND EARLY TWENTIETH CENTURY PHILOSOPHY | ||
| HISTORY OF PHILOSOPHY: CLASSICAL INDIAN & BUDDHIST PHILOSOPHY | ||
| SEMINAR IN RESEARCH METHODS AND PHILOSOPHICAL WRITING | ||
| EXISTENTIALISM | ||
| PHILOSOPHY OF RELIGION | ||
| PHILOSOPHICAL LOGIC | ||
| THE PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY | ||
| BIOMEDICAL ETHICS | ||
| PHILOSOPHY OF LAW | ||
| PHILOSOPHY OF LANGUAGE | ||
| DISABILITY ETHICS | ||
| BUSINESS ETHICS | ||
| SOCIAL AND POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY | ||
| TOPICS IN APPLIED ETHICS | ||
| TOPICS IN BIOETHICS | ||
| TOPICS IN ANCIENT GREEK PHILOSOPHY | ||
| HONORS COLLOQUIUM | ||
| PHILOSOPHY AND LITERATURE | ||
| PHENOMENOLOGY | ||
| PHILOSOPHY OF MIND | ||
| THEORY OF KNOWLEDGE | ||
| METAPHYSICS | ||
| TOPICS IN VALUE THEORY | ||
| TOPICS IN THE HISTORY OF PHILOSOPHY | ||
| TOPICS IN PHILOSOPHY AND THE SOCIAL SCIENCES | ||
| UNDERGRADUATE CONFERENCE COURSE | ||
| CONFERENCE COURSE IN BIOETHICS | ||
| SENIOR THESIS | ||
| Total Hours | 18 | |
Advising Resources
Students should meet with their advisor prior to enrolling in classes every semester. Walk in advising sessions are available during posted office hours. Emailing the advising office is recommended for many advising issues.
Location:
307 Carlisle Hall
Email:
philosophyadvising@bookings.uta.edu
Phone:
817-272-3207