The Minor in Philosophy and Law, which is administered by the Department of Philosophy, combines general training in philosophical ideas, debates, and methods with more focused work on the analytical, critical, and normative issues that arise with laws, legal institutions, and professional work.
The minor is available as an elective to students who are enrolled in bachelor’s degree programs at Michigan State University other than the Bachelor of Arts Degree in Philosophy. With the approval of the department and college that administers the student’s degree program, the courses that are used to satisfy the minor may also be used to satisfy the requirements for the bachelor’s degree.
Students who plan to complete the requirements for the minor should consult an undergraduate advisor in Philosophy.
Requirements for the Minor in Philosophy and Law
Complete a minimum of 18 credits from the following:
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One of the following courses (3 or 4 credits): |
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PHL |
130 |
Reasoning and Argumentation |
3 |
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PHL |
330 |
Formal Deductive Reasoning |
4 |
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PHL |
331 |
Formal Practical Reasoning |
4 |
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PHL |
432 |
Logic and its Metatheory |
4 |
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One of the following courses (3 credits): |
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PHL |
354 |
Philosophy of Law |
3 |
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PHL |
454 |
Topics in Philosophy of Law |
3 |
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One of the following courses (3 or 4 credits): |
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PHL |
315 |
African Philosophy |
3 |
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PHL |
340 |
Ethics |
3 |
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PHL |
342 |
Environmental Ethics |
3 |
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PHL |
344 |
Ethical Issues in Health Care |
4 |
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PHL |
345 |
Business Ethics |
4 |
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PHL |
350 |
Introduction to Social and Political Philosophy |
3 |
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PHL |
353 |
Core Themes in Peace and Justice Studies |
3 |
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PHL |
355 |
Philosophy of Technology (W) |
4 |
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PHL |
356 |
Philosophical Aspects of Feminism |
4 |
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PHL |
357 |
Philosophy of Karl Marx |
3 |
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One 400-level Philosophy course. |
3 or 4 |
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Additional Philosophy courses. |
3 to 6 |