Philosophy, Science, and Mathematics (Minor)

Overview
Requirements

This interdisciplinary minor in Philosophy, Science, and Mathematics offers students the opportunity to explore the “big questions” raised by science and mathematics. The minor is particularly intended for students who already have significant scientific and/or mathematical training and wish to pursue related philosophical questions which may not be explored by the courses within their major as well as for students outside the sciences, who would like to combine some serious scientific work with intensive discussions of the big questions raised by contemporary science and mathematics.

Students pursuing the minor in Philosophy, Science, and Mathematics take Core Seminar in Philosophy, Science, and Mathematics (PHIL 30329) which is offered every fall semester and serves as a gateway course to continued studies. In addition, students will take courses in the philosophy of science, the philosophy of mathematics, and logic. Regularly offered courses in these areas include the following:

Philosophy of Science:

PHIL 43704 Science and Social Values
PHIL 43722
PHIL 43721 The Science-Gender Connection

Logic and Philosophy of Mathematics:

PHIL 43907 Intermediate Logic
PHIL 43906 Philosophy of Mathematics
PHIL 43913 Modal Logic

Details about the minor can be found on the Department of Philosophy website.