Northwestern University Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences 9 courses
The minor in philosophy requires students to be well-grounded in the history of philosophy, especially ancient and early modern, covering the major texts of ethical and political theory as well as the major texts of epistemology and metaphysics. The emphasis on argument and logical structure in philosophy requires familiarity with contemporary logic, at least up to the level of the first-order predicate calculus. Beyond this foundational requirement, students take 4 courses tailored to their individual interests and, typically, to complement work being done in their major. To provide the greatest latitude, only 3 of the 4 remaining courses need be at the 300 or 400 level. PLEASE NOTE: The Philosophy Minor CORE REQUIREMENTS are usually offered only ONCE PER YEAR IN SPECIFIC QUARTERS. Please plan accordingly to fulfill them on time, especially if you have plans to study abroad or to graduate early (see department website for course schedule). Double-counting note: Weinberg College prohibits double-counting a minor course toward some other major or minor, except where this is explicitly permitted in this catalog. Weinberg College does allow double-counting a minor course toward a general bachelor's degree requirement (i.e. degree requirements other than majors or minors). Other programs or schools may have their own restrictions that supersede this, so check the relevant parts of this catalog for possible limits.
Minor Requirements
4 core courses: 1,2
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHIL 150-0 or PHIL 250-0 | Elementary Logic I or Elementary Logic II | 1 |
| PHIL 210-1 | History of Philosophy - Ancient | 1 |
| PHIL 210-3 | History of Philosophy - Early Modern | 1 |
| PHIL 260-0 or PHIL 261-0 | Introduction to Moral Philosophy or Introduction to Political Philosophy | 1 |
| Total Minor Requirements | 8 credits | |
Minor Requirements
Only 1 from the following courses offered by the Brady Scholars Program in Ethics and Civic Life may be counted: 4 PHIL 273-1 may also be replaced by PHIL 273-3.
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHIL 273-1 or PHIL 273-2 | The Brady Scholars Program: The Moral Life or The Brady Scholars Program: The Good Life | 1 |
| PHIL 399-0 | Independent Study | 1 |
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