Philosophy, Minor
School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Program Overview
As a minor in philosophy, you will learn how to think and communicate logically and rationally. You will learn how to sort through some of life’s greatest questions while improving your reasoning, analytic, and judgment skills. You will improve your ability to develop and defend positions through effective written and oral communication. 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 learn how to 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.