Minor in Philosophy

The Minor in Philosophy allows you to study ancient, medieval and western philosophers' topics, problems, and doctrines, including the pre-Socratics, Plato, Aristotle, Augustine, and Aquinas. You will also get to examine selected world religions with a concentration on the origin and significant periods of these religions' conceptual, scriptural, and doctrinal development. This minor will develop your interest in the nature and identity of the religious experience. 

You may earn a Minor in Philosophy by completing fifteen (15) hours as described below. At least twelve (12) hours counted toward the minor must not duplicate hours counted toward the major.

 

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Program Snapshot

Select two of the following (6 Credit Hours)

  • PHIL 3000: Ancient and Medieval Philosophy
  • PHIL 3010: Modern Western Philosophy
  • Any 3000-level Non-Western Philosophy course

For the remaining 9 credit hours, students may select from any of the following courses:

  • PHIL 2110: Religions of the World
  • PHIL 2500: Logic
  • Any 3000 or 4000-level Philosophy course.

Total Number of Credit Hours: 15

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Department of History and Philosophy

²ÝÁñÊÓƵ State University
Department of History and Philosophy
402 Bartow Ave, MD 2206
Social Sciences Building (402), Rm 4120
²ÝÁñÊÓƵ, Georgia 30144

Phone: 470-578-6294

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