Philosophy Minor Requirements
Philosophy minors must take seven departmental courses, which should include the following:
- At least one course in the history of philosophy, either ancient (PHIL-ANCIEN) or modern (PHIL-MODERN).
- At least one course in two of the following areas:
- Logic, philosophy of science, or philosophy of mathematics (PHIL-LOGSCI)
- Ethics, aesthetics, or political philosophy (PHIL-ETHICS)
- Philosophy of mind, theory of knowledge, philosophy of language, or metaphysics (PHIL-MIND)
Students must earn a C- or better in all minor requirements, and courses may not be taken satisfactory/unsatisfactory. Courses taken at another institution that are not directly equivalent to a JHU course may not apply toward the minor without permission of the Director of Undergraduate Studies.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| One course in history of philosophy (ancient or modern) | 3 | |
| Two courses, each from a different focal area | 6 | |
| Four additional courses | 12 | |
| Total Credits | 21 | |
Minor Restrictions
- Either AS.150.111 Philosophic Classics or AS.150.112 Philosophical Problems, but not both, may count as one of the seven courses. Neither is a required course.
- Courses that apply towards the additional electives must either be offered by the Philosophy Department or cross-listed with the department. All electives must be at least 3 credits each.