Philosophy at Murdoch University

Philosophy Minor


The Philosophy Minor is a structured group of units offered to students interested in exploring issues in philosophy as an adjunct to any undergraduate program of study other than Philosophy. The Minor provides basic skills in critical thinking and the evaluation of arguments, and addresses philosophical issues in metaphysics, epistemology, philosophy of language and philosophy of mind.

 

Required Units (3 Points):

Introduction to Philosophy

(PHL130)

OR

 

Critical and Creative Thinking

(PHL131)


 
 
 


 
Elective Units (12 Points):

Three units chosen from the following list.

Critical Metaphysics
Existence and Freedom
Life, Death and Meaning
Meaning and Interpretation
Film and Philosophy
Ancient Greek Ideas
Theories of Mind

 


 

 

 


Please refer to the 2009 Handbook

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