New York University College of Arts and Science 48 courses 16 total credits
Philosophy poses general questions about reality, knowledge, reasoning, language, and conduct. Some areas include metaphysics (What is the ultimate nature of reality? What really exists and what is mere appearance?), epistemology (What, if anything, can be known and how?), logic (What are the principles of correct reasoning?), and ethics (What is moral value? And what moral values should we adopt?). Other areas address questions concerning the nature of art, law, medicine, mind, politics, religion, and the sciences. Everyone tends to have or assume answers to these questions. The aim of the department is to enable students to identify, clarify, and assess these answers, both ancient and modern. Philosophy prepares students for a more reflective life, for advanced studies in the subject, and for professions that emphasize analytic thinking and argumentation, such as law, business, and programming. CAS students should email the program administrator at jhm378@nyu.edu in order to declare the minor. Non-CAS students should complete the online Minor Application available in their Albert Student Center.
| Select one course from each of the departmentโs three subject groupings: | 12 credits |
| Group 1: History of Philosophy | credits |
| Group 2: Ethics, Values, and Society | credits |
| Group 3: Logic, Epistemology, Metaphysics, Mind and Language | credits |
Minor Requirements
Select one (and only one) from the following list of introductory courses:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHIL-UA 1 | Central Problems in Philosophy | 4 |
| PHIL-UA 2 | Great Works in Philosophy | 4 |
| PHIL-UA 3 | Ethics and Society | 4 |
| PHIL-UA 4 | Life and Death | 4 |
| PHIL-UA 5 | Minds and Machines | 4 |
| PHIL-UA 6 | Global Ethics | 4 |
| PHIL-UA 7 | Consciousness | 4 |
| PHIL-UA 8 | Philosophical Approaches to Race and Racism | 4 |
| Total Minor Requirements | 16 credits | |
History of Philosophy Courses
Ethics, Values, and Society Courses
Logic, Epistemology, Metaphysics, Mind and Language Courses
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