Philosophy Concentration

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This Concentration in Philosophy will develop cadets’ skills in analytical reasoning, critical thinking, argumentation, and textual analysis. Application of these skills is essential for the citizen-soldier, for each sharpens the cadet’s ability to evaluate and reason, learn from others, and communicate. Cadets will explore the works of great philosophers from Plato and Aristotle to Nietzsche and Wittgenstein, and review questions in ethics, metaphysics, epistemology, and the philosophy of mind. Cadets will practice formulating arguments in written works and test their ability to analyze and synthesize knowledge in oral discussions.

Two of the following are required:

ERH 207 - Ethics Credit Hours: 3
ERH 212 - Ancient Greek and Medieval Philosophy Credit Hours: 3
ERH 213 - Modern and Contemporary Philosophy Credit Hours: 3

Four courses, at least one which is at the 300- or 400-level:

ERH 207 - Ethics Credit Hours: 3
ERH 212 - Ancient Greek and Medieval Philosophy Credit Hours: 3
ERH 213 - Modern and Contemporary Philosophy Credit Hours: 3
ERH 201 - Rhetorical Traditions I Credit Hours: 3
or
ERH 202 - Rhetorical Traditions II Credit Hours: 3
ERH 240 - Poverty and Human Capability Credit Hours: 3
ERH 323 - Philosophy and Literature Credit Hours: 3
ERH 331 - Aesthetics Credit Hours: 3
ERH 332 - Logic and Critical Thinking Credit Hours: 3

Note:

When appropriate, other courses may be substituted, e.g., ERH 421 - One Text and ERH 422 - Major Figures . A notation will be included on the course schedule so that cadets are aware of this possibility.