Study Philosophy & Ethics
The Philosophy/Ethics program offers flexible courses tailored to students’ interests and career goals. The 18-credit Professional Ethics Minor can fulfill many General Education requirements. Through dialogue, logic, and critical thinking, philosophy fosters wisdom and insight into the human condition, helping students lead better lives personally and professionally.
The Program
People have always wondered about the world in which they live and how to flourish. Whether it is about truth, knowledge, reality, beauty, or goodness, or about whether life has any meaning, people find questions to ask and try to answer. By means of dialogue, intuition, logic and critical thought, Philosophers have created pathways to wisdom and an understanding of the human condition that help us in our public and private lives to be better people living better lives.
Do you enjoy conversations that challenge your thinking? Curious about complex, sometimes controversial topics? Want a space where you can engage in thoughtful, respectful discussions with people who see the world differently?
Then NDSU Philosophy Club might be exactly what you’re looking for.
Philosophy Club, Phi Sigma Tau, is a student organization for anyone interested in exploring big questions and meaningful ideas.
No philosophy background is required.
- The Philosophy/Ethics major consists of 32 semester credits.
- The Philosophy/Ethics minor consists of 21 semester credits.
Independent study may be pursued by students wanting to read on a special philosophical topic (e.g., aesthetics) or read the work of a particular philosopher. To initiate independent study, students must contact a member of the faculty listed above.