PHILOSOPHY PROGRAM DESCRIPTION (2010-12 CATALOG)
Faculty
Richard Hudelson, Professor
Philosophy Minor
Students pursuing a minor in Philosophy must complete 21 credits. The following courses are required:
PHIL 151
PHIL 211
Introduction to Philosophy -- 3 credits
Contemporary Moral Problems -- 3 credits
In addition, students are required to take either:
PHIL 212
or
PHIL 214
Critical Thinking
Elementary Symbolic Logic -- 3 credits
The remaining semester credits may be earned from among the other offerings in philosophy provided at
least nine credits for the minor are from 300-level courses or above.
In addition, the following courses count for the Philosophy minor:
ENGL 479
FNS 242
PHYS 448
PSYC 494
SOCI 371
Literary Criticism -- 3 credits
First Nations Values and Spiritual Beliefs -- 3 credits
Atomic and Quantum Physics -- 3 credits
History and Systems of Psychology -- 3 credits
The Sociological Tradition -- 3 credits
Philosophy Program (Catalog Description)
Faculty
Sarah LaChance Adams, Assistant Professor
Philosophy Minor
The philosophy minor incorporates three 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.
24 Credits. At least 9 credits must be at the 300 level or above.
Introductory—Required courses (6 credits)
PHL 151
Introduction to Philosophy
PHL 211
Contemporary Moral Problems
History of Philosophy—6 credits from the following:
PHL 340
Enlightenment, Freedom, and Alienation (19th Century)
PHL 350
The Self—Unconcealed (20th Century)
POLS 262
Introduction to Political Theory
Non-Canonical Philosophy—6 credits from the following:
PHL 250
Philosophy of Children
PHL 330
Teaching for Social Justice
PHL /WST365
Philosophy of Love & Sex
PHL/WST 456
Feminist Theory and Action
PHL/WST 459
Philosophies of Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Mothering
FNS 230
FNS 242
First Nations Myths and Legends OR
First Nations Values and Spiritual Beliefs
Political Theory—3 credits from the following:
POLS 355
Theories of War and Peace
POLS 385
Theories of Justice
POLS 395
American Conservative Political Thought
POLS 375
Theories of Human Rights
PHL/PSYC 212 Critical Thinking
The remaining 3 credits may be earned from among the offerings in philosophy.