Philosophy

A minor in philosophy empowers students to think clearly and creatively, providing them with experience in constructing and evaluating arguments about the most fundamental topics: the sources and limits of human knowledge, the nature of the world and the self, and the foundations of ethical and aesthetic value. A philosophy minor is an excellent companion to any major, marking you as a graduate with the proven ability to think clearly, deeply, and creatively.

Philosophy Minor Quick Facts

Most philosophy courses have no specific prerequisites and are open to all interested students.
Philosophy is recognized as exceptional preparation for further study in law, medicine, or other graduate studies.
Special courses in environmental and social ethics feature camping trips to wilderness areas and opportunities to engage in international service projects.
Many philosophy courses — such as medical ethics, business ethics, aesthetics, and the philosophy of science — fit especially well with other areas of study.
Most philosophy courses also enable students to meet Foundations or Explorations requirements.

Curriculum

Interested in a minor in philosophy? At the University of Mount Union, the philosophy minor is designed to reflect your interests. Philosophy minors can choose to take any four 4-credit PHL Courses, as long as at least three of them are at the 200-level or above (16 credits total). Learn more about the kinds of classes available by reading the course descriptions in the University Undergraduate Catalogue.

Experiential Learning

Our faculty have special expertise in bringing experiential learning to philosophy. Many philosophy courses include experiential components that will broaden your perspective and inspire you to apply philosophical ideas to practical and everyday life. Special courses in environmental and social ethics feature camping trips to wilderness areas and opportunities to engage in international service projects.

A philosophy minor is an excellent companion to any major, marking you as a graduate with the proven ability to think clearly, deeply, and creatively. Philosophy is also recognized as exceptional preparation for further study in law, medicine, or other graduate studies. Many philosophy courses — such as medical ethics, business ethics, aesthetics, and the philosophy of science — fit especially well with other areas of study.

Philosophy minors will:

Become familiar with basic areas of philosophical inquiry, including metaphysics, epistemology, and ethics.
Develop competency in critical thinking and philosophical research, being able to articulate and evaluate philosophical ideas in writing and in oral presentations.
Apply and connect philosophical ideas to a wide range of academic disciplines and professions, and to everyday life.