Philosophy
The unexamined life is not worth living
Why study Philosophy at TSU?
Philosophy means the 鈥渓ove of wisdom.鈥� In philosophy, we practice the love of wisdom by critically engaging with fundamental questions of human existence, including: What is the meaning of life? What can I know? How do I live a good life? What are my responsibilities to others? What is a just society? Do we really have free will? The questions, concepts, and tools that you learn in philosophy will equip you to live a more critical and reflective life.
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Learning how to raise questions, even about that which one assumes is unquestionable鈥搕his is what I鈥檝e learned from my philosophical studies, from critical theory. |
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Our minor program is open to students regardless of major. It is designed to complement any of the University鈥檚 degree granting programs. Not only intrinsically valuable, but philosophy also teaches you skills that will make you more employable and better prepared for success after college. A minor in Philosophy will help you develop the fundamental skills more employers say they want. You will be better equipped to听
- question critically
- think logically
- communicate clearly
- act creatively
- live ethically
Students who wish to concentrate in Philosophy may do so by fulfilling the requirements for the Arts and Sciences (Interdisciplinary Studies) B.S. degree program in the humanities, which entails taking at least 15 upper-level hours in Philosophy or Religious Studies, and 8 upper-level hours in a second discipline in the humanities (Art, English, French, Religious Studies, Spanish, or Theatre).听
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The center of my world was school, and I dove into it with a vengeance. The universe of philosophy and religion was opened to me, and I took to it like a fish to water鈥� Now I saw philosophical and theological underpinnings for what I鈥檇 sensed and deeply felt all my life鈥搕hat there was a contradiction between what was and what ought to be. - John Lewis, Member of the US House of Representatives, Philosophy and Religion major |
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Departmental Requirements for the Minor in Philosophy
- 18 hours of coursework in Philosophy or Religious Studies
- 12 hours of upper-level coursework in Philosophy or Religious Studies
- 1 course in the History of Philosophy
Reach out to our faculty advisor, Dr. Charles Bowie, and make a plan to complete your minor or concentration in Philosophy today!
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| Recent Courses in Philosophy and Religious Studies听 |
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PHIL 1030: Introduction to Philosophy |
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Philosophy and Religious Studies Faculty
| Dr. Julius Bailey, Instructor, Philosophy听 | jbaile45@tnstate.edu |
| Dr. Charles Bowie, Associate Professor, Philosophy and Religious Studies鈥� | cbowie@tnstate.edu听 |
| Dr. Shannon Hayes, Assistant Professor, Philosophy鈥� | shayes15@tnstate.edu |
| Prof. Babydoll Kennedy, Instructor, Philosophy and Religious Studies鈥� | bkenned4@tnstate.edu |
| Prof. Eric A MacPhail, Instructor, Philosophy | emacphai@tnstate.edu |
| Dr. James McRavion, Instructor, Religious Studies听 | jmcravio@tnstate.edu |
| Prof. Andrew Powers, Instructor, Philosophy鈥� | apowers@tnstate.edu |
| Rev. Dr. Raedorah C. Stewart, Instructor, Religious Studies听听 | rstewa32@tnstate.edu |
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Faculty advisor听
Dr. Charles Bowie鈥�
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Student Resources
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