• Philosophy

  • Questions? 

    Department of Philosophy
    Ms-B1805
    Hamline University
    1536 Hewitt Avenue
    Saint Paul, MN 55104

    651-523-2295

    Nancy Holland
    Department Chair
    651-523-2376
    nholland@hamline.edu
     

  • A Philosophy student studying for class

    Minor in Philosophy 

    A minor in philosophy consists of five philosophy courses, three of which are at or above the 3000-level.

     

    Opportunities for Non-majors

    Philosophy courses are designed for all students; only five courses in the department have prerequisites. Courses at the 1000-level offer basic elements of the liberal arts on a lecture/discussion format: general philosophy, logic, and ethics. Courses at the 3000-level explore philosophical issues in various disciplines on a seminar/discussion format: in three major historical periods: ancient, modern, and contemporary philosophy; in topical courses, philosophies of religion, art, science, law, society, and politics; and in seminars in philosophy on selected themes. In each case students from various disciplines examine concepts fundamental to their particular areas of interest.

    The goals of all philosophy courses are the same: to enhance students’ ability to think critically and systematically and to introduce students to the works of important philosophers and the fundamental questions of philosophy.
     

     

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    • On Thursday, May 30, come learn how to develop critical skills nonprofit professionals need to successfully lead projects and people from Hamline's director of Nonprofit Programs at our complimentary luncheon seminar. This event will be held at the Wilder Center on 451 Lexington Parkway North in Saint Paul, MN from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
    • Congratulations to the Hamline Class of 2013! To see photos from the graduate and undergraduate ceremonies, visit the Hamline Facebook page. To the newest alumni, don't forget to stay connected via the Hamline University Alumni Facebook page.
    • As the Class of 2013 prepares to graduate, their professors have some words of wisdom for students to keep with them during their future endeavors.
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