Philosophy

It is what separates humans from the rest of the animal kingdom. It has built and destroyed empires. Aristotle died for it. "It" is philosophy — an invisible process that promotes reason and free thought to examine some of life's biggest questions. Students who study philosophy often discover that it becomes the conceptual foundation of their major, and they acquire analytical skills that transfer to many careers.

A course in philosophy is a central component of the liberal arts core for Elms students. You may elect to take additional philosophy courses, complete a minor in philosophy, or choose philosophy as part of a specially tailored liberal arts major.

Our philosophy minor offers a breadth of perspective on the field. The courses complement each other, exploring such topics as theories of human nature, philosophy of art, and applications of ethics.

Minor in Philosophy (18 credits)

PHI 100 Introduction to Philosophy (3 credits)
PHI 101 Critical Thinking (3 credits)
Choose four PHI electives (12 credits)