School of Social Sciences, Humanities & Arts 

The minor in Philosophy provides students with an understanding of the principles, methods, and areas of application of contemporary philosophy. Philosophers study conceptual questions within and between the humanities, arts and sciences: What is art? What is justice? What is the relation between mind and brain? Philosophy at UC Merced combines a traditional curriculum with an emphasis on these interdisciplinary linkages. Because of this, students should be able to use their training in philosophy to complement their other coursework and to identify connections between their various areas of study.

Minimum Requirements¹

• PHIL 001 Introduction to Philosophy
• PHIL 005 Logic and Critical Reasoning
• A minimum of four additional upper-division PHIL courses.*
  *Pre-approved courses from other areas may be substituted. Pre-approval should be sought from Philosophy faculty.

¹ All requirements are for informational purposes only. Please consult the current UC Merced catalog, or your advisor for official requirements.