Philosophy and the Sciences, Minor
School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Program Overview
As a minor in philosophy and the sciences, you will learn how to think and communicate logically and rationally and take a closer look at how different perspectives affect the sciences. You will learn how to sort through some of life’s greatest questions while improving your reasoning, analytic, and judgment skills. You will also be able to persuade others, make informed judgments in difficult situations, and learn to detect mistakes in reasoning. You will learn how to write about complex subjects and process technical passages of text.
Minor Details
The program information listed here reflects the approved curriculum for the 2025–26 academic year per the Brooklyn College Bulletin. Bulletins from past academic years can be found here.
Minor Requirements (18 Credits)
- One of the following: Philosophy 3601, 3620.
- One of the following: Philosophy 3203, 3204, 3232.
- One of the following: Philosophy 3421, 3610, 3611, 3621.
- One of the following: Philosophy 3309, 3316, 3317.
- One of the following: Philosophy 2101, 2501, or 2200 or any course 3000-level or above.
- One course that is at least three credits and that is offered by any of the following departments, Biology, Chemistry and Biochemistry, Geology, or Physics, or that is offered by another department or program and that is approved by the chair of the Philosophy Department.