Philosophy
Faculty 
Sarah LaChance Adams, Associate Professor
Daniela Mansbach, Associate Professor
Timothy Torgerson, Senior Lecturer, online only
Philosophy Minor Requirements
24 total credits
Introductory courses (2 courses, 6 credits required):
Introduction To Philosophy -- 3.00 credits
Philosophy and Film -- 3.00 credits
Contemporary Moral Problems -- 3.00 credits
Critical Thinking -- 3.00 credits
History of Philosophy required courses (2 courses, 6 credits required, at least one course must be a PHIL course):
The Working Class and the Dream of Equality in Europe -- 3.00 credits
Enlightenment, Freedom and Alienation (19th Century Philosophy) -- 3.00 credits
The Self-Unconcealed (20th Century Philosophy) -- 3.00 credits
Social Theory -- 3.00 credits
Political Philosophy required courses (2 courses, 6 credits required, at least one course must be at the 300 level or above):
Introduction to Political Thought -- 3.00 credits
Contemporary Political Thought -- 3.00 credits
Theories of War and Peace -- 3.00 credits
Theories of Human Rights -- 3.00 credits
Theories of Justice -- 3.00 credits
American Conservative Thought -- 3.00 credits
Feminist Theory and Action -- 3.00 credits
Non-Canonical Philosophy (2 courses, 6 credits required):
Environmental Ethics -- 3.00 credits
Social Justice -- 3.00 credits
Philosophy of Love and Sex -- 3.00 credits
Philosophies of Pregnancy, Childbirth and Mothering -- 3.00 credits
Program Description
The philosophy minor incorporates four components: a strong foundation in the history of philosophy, dialogue with non-canonical traditions, an emphasis on political theory, and the ability to apply theory to contemporary concerns.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Ability to analyze, interpret, and understand texts and discourses
- Ability to effectively identify, evaluate, and formulate arguments
- Ability to develop, organize, and express ideas in a precise, clear, effective, and systematic manner in writing, discussion, and oral presentations
- Ability to recognize and appreciate multiple perspectives and limitations of each perspective
- A high degree of fluency with major philosophical traditions (and some non-canonical), figures, concepts, and methods.