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  Minor in Philosophy

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        Since it deals mainly with issues that have no simple solutions, philosophy emphasizes the exchange of ideas and debate, and thus cultivates an appetite for deep and serious reflection. By reading and discussing the works of the world's great thinkers on fundamental topics like truth, justice, morality and existence, you sharpen your own ability to think clearly, critically and independently. The Department's curriculum has a twin approach, historical and analytical, and covers political and social philosophy, ethics, philosophy of science, philosophy of language, philosophy of mind and logic.

        The Department of Philosophy also runs a minor in applied ethics.

        This program is offered in English and in French.

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      The table below includes only discipline-specific courses. Please refer to the Academic Regulations for information on including a minor in your degree.

      Requirements for this program have been modified. Please consult the 2021-2022 calendars for the previous requirements.

      Course List
        Code                                            Title                                Units
        3 course units from:                            3 Units                            
          PHI 1101                                      Reasoning and Critical Thinking           
          PHI 1301                                      Philosophy: Ideas and Arguments           
        3 course units from:                            3 Units                            
          PHI 1102                                      Moral Reasoning                           
          PHI 1103                                      Fundamental Philosophical Questions       
          PHI 1104                                      Great Philosophers                        
          PHI 1302                                      Philosophy: Themes and Texts              
        6 course units from: 1                          6 Units                            
          PHI 2170                                      Logic I                                   
          PHI 2174                                      Ethics                                    
          PHI 2183                                      Political Philosophy                      
          PHI 2380                                      Greek Philosophy                          
          PHI 2382                                      Medieval Philosophy                       
          PHI 2383                                      Modern Philosophy                         
          PHI 3170                                      Theory of Knowledge                       
          PHI 3174                                      Topics in Metaphysics                     
          PHI 3377                                      Continental Philosophy                    
          PHI 3398                                      Analytic Philosophy                       
        18 optional course units in philosophy (PHI) 1  18 Units                           
        Total:                                          30 Units                           
        

        Note(s)

        1

        At least 6 course units in philosophy (PHI) must be at the 3000 or 4000 level.

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