Philosophy Minor

About This Program

Studying Philosophy prepares you to become an involved citizen, and work in a variety of careers in a conceptually and morally complex world. The skills you gain in Philosophy will compliment nearly any field of human endeavor. The Philosophy Minor lets you sample various areas of expertise. If you are interested in or curious about consciousness, ethics, Eastern philosophy, Greek philosophy, science—what makes it different from pseudoscience, theories of law and punishment, and/or how technology affects our social relationships, you will find courses here for you.

Program Highlights

• Faculty specialize in a variety of topics, including philosophy of mind, philosophy of science, technology and AI ethics, and philosophy of religion; publishing books and journal articles in top venues
• The Philosophy program sponsors regular colloquia and informal philosophy discussion groups

Research & Experiential Learning

• Faculty regularly offer teaching assistantships
• Research outside the classroom under the mentorship of faculty in the form of independent studies, honors theses, Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP), and conferences; publishing in student journals based on these research experiences

Student Internships

• United States Department of State
• The Duluth Bethel
• The Tight Squeek Press
• United States House Representative State of Minnesota, Sixth Judicial District, Board of Public Defense
• United States Environmental Protection Agency, Mid-Continent Ecology Division

Potential Careers

• Law
• Health professions
• Local, state, and federal government
• Business
• Information technology
• Nonprofit fields

Scholarships

• Ehlers Scholarship
• Ehlers Book Prizes (towards textbooks)
• The Center for Ethics and Public Policy Essay Prize (towards textbooks)

Get Involved

We have a vibrant and active undergraduate club, the Socratic Society, which hosts debates and forums for the campus community, participates in community service, and provides leadership development opportunities for interested students.

Requirements

Refer to the link below for more detailed information about the program, admission requirements, sample plans, and contact information.

Philosophy Minor

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