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Minor in Philosophy

Philosophy Minor Patrick Henry College (PHC)

Students in the Philosophy minor take four foundational philosophy courses:  Metaphysics, Epistemology, Philosophy of Religion, and Ethics.  Students emerge with a foundational understanding of both historical and contemporary philosophy.  They are prepared for a variety of vocations rooted in the liberal arts such as philosophy, law, writing, and public policy. Options for elective courses include Logic & Law, Literary Theory & Criticism, and U.S. Intellectual History. 

 

Why Study Philosophy?

Learning Objectives for the Philosophy Minor

  • Articulate a broad understanding of the history of Western philosophy and the way this history shapes contemporary worldviews.

  • Articulate a broad understanding of contemporary philosophical debates.

  • Articulate a thoughtful understanding of the intersection of philosophical positions, both historical and contemporary, with a biblical understanding of reality.

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