History and Philosophy of Science Minor

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Program Description:

The History and Philosophy of Science (HPS) Minor is for all students, from either the humanities or the social and natural sciences, who wish to complement their majors with a philosophical study of the history and methodology of science generally conceived, from the ancient world to the present. Students examine the many exciting historical revolutions in scientific concepts, logically analyze arguments and methods, and ask foundational philosophical questions about the nature of the scientific enterprise.

The HPS minor makes a strong addition to any major. Students majoring in subjects outside the College of Liberal Arts, such as Science, Math, Engineering, and Medicine, are welcome in the program.

Program Requirements:

Select one from:

PHL 2150 - Inductive Logic Credit Hour(s): 3
PHL 2230 - Symbolic Logic I Credit Hour(s): 3
PHL 3230 - Symbolic Logic II Credit Hour(s): 3
PHL 4710 - Philosophy of Physical Science Credit Hour(s): 3

Five Electives from advanced courses 3000-level or higher: 15 Hours

PHL 3510 - Philosophy and Scientific Revolutions Credit Hour(s): 3
PHL 3670 - Philosophy of Mind Credit Hour(s): 3
PHL 3780 - Bioethics Credit Hour(s): 3
PHL 4810 - Independent Study Credit Hour(s): 1 to 4
PHL 3990 including the following topics:
Space and Time, Kant’s Critique of Pure Reason, Rationalism and Empiricism, Philosophy and Modern Physics, Causation and Causal Inference, Philosophy of Mathematics, Philosophy of Biology/Evolution, Ancient Science, History of Science and Technology

History and Philosophy of Science Minor

Program Description:

Program Requirements:

Five Electives from advanced courses 3000-level or higher: 15 Hours

Plus 1 additional lab science course (for Liberal Arts Majors): 4 Hours

Total: 18-22 Hours