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Philosophy (Minor)

A Philosophy minor sharpens your ability to think critically, argue clearly and navigate ethical questions. Whether paired with science, business, law or the arts, it adds valuable skills that employers and graduate programs seek.
Type: Minor
Format: In-Person
Credit Hours: 18
College: College of Arts and Sciences
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The Philosophy minor builds flexible, career-ready skills in logic, ethics and the history of ideas. Students take courses in reasoning, moral problems and global traditions of philosophy, plus electives tailored to their interests. This minor pairs well with any major—enhancing preparation for law, medicine, business, public service and graduate study. With just 18 credit hours, it’s an impactful way to strengthen communication, problem-solving and ethical decision-making skills.

This program was approved for students entering the university in the Summer 2025-Spring 2026 catalog year. For more information about catalog year, go to Catalog Year Information.

Minor in Philosophy
Unit: College of Arts and Sciences
Department:  Philosophy 
Academic Plan Code(s): PHILMINOR

Program Requirements

Select one of the following: 3
PHIL 301
Philosophy in the Ancient Greek & Roman World
PHIL 302
Christian, Muslim, and Jewish Thought in the Middle Ages
PHIL 303
Philosophy & the Rise of Modernity, 1492-1804
PHIL 304
Philosophy and the Americas
PHIL 306
Nineteenth-Century European Philosophy
PHIL 307
Philosophical Problems of the 20th Century
Select one of the following: 3
PHIL 211
Critical Thinking - AH
PHIL 311
Introduction to Logic
PHIL 412
Symbolic Logic
Select one of the following: 3
PHIL 222
Contemporary Moral Problems - AH
PHIL 225
Business Ethics
PHIL 321
Ethics
PHIL 323
Medical Ethics
PHIL 325
Feminist Medical Ethics - AH, P1
PHIL 331
Philosophy of the Arts
PHIL electives at 200-level or above 16
PHIL elective at 400-level or above3
Minimum Total Hours18
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No more than 6 hours at the 200-level may count towards the minor.

At least three (3) semester hours of the requirements for a minor must be successfully completed while enrolled in the University of Louisville.