Academics | Faculties | FACULTY OF HUMANITIES | Department of Religious, Cultural and Philosophical Studies | Minor in Philosophy | NDU

Total Credits
18
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The NDU minor in Philosophy is comprised of 18 credits. Any student may elect to get a minor in this area provided that he/she is in good academic standing, i.e. securing a minimum GPA of 2.0/4. A student selecting this minor may only count up to six credits which he/she may have taken from the list of required courses for this “Minor” in Philosophy. Minors must be declared at least one year before expected graduation date.

 

Objectives and Outcomes

  1. 1.Understanding the human quest for truth, and the different ways humans engaged in this quest;
  2. 2.Showing how philosophy is the foundation of human quest for knowledge – whether theoretical or practical;
  3. 3.Gaining familiarity with the World Ancient and Modern philosophical traditions;
  4. 4.Developing the ability to assess arguments using logic, critical thinking and argumentative methods;
  5. 5.Gaining knowledge of various philosophical and cultural traditions;
  6. 6.Enabling students to express philosophical ideas through both written and oral forms;
  7. 7.Encouraging students to respect -and interact with - diversity for it is the only proper attitude leading to a genuine dialogue.
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