NEW: Philosophy and Law Minor

The minor in Philosophy and Law allows you to take classes that cover such issues as: What is the relation between law and morality? How do changes in technology contribute to changes in the law (e.g. regarding medicine or environmental issues)? Does the law help or hurt oppressed groups in society? How can international law contribute to peace?

The requirements for the philosophy and law minor are as follows:

At least 18 credit hours in Philosophy, including courses listed below

1. PHL 130 Logic and Reasoning or PHL 330 Formal Reasoning (logic requirement)

2. PHL 354 Philosophy of Law or PHL 454 Topics in Philosophy of Law (philosophy of law requirement)

3. At least one of the following courses in ethics, social, or political philosophy:
• PHL 340 Ethics
• PHL 342 Environmental Ethics
• PHL 344 Ethical Issues in Health Care
• PHL 345 Business Ethics
• PHL 350 Social and Political Philosophy
• PHL 351 African Philosophy
• PHL 353 Core Themes in Peace and Justice Studies
• PHL 355 Philosophy of Technology
• PHL 356 Philosophical Aspects of Feminism
• PHL 357 Philosophy of Karl Marx

4. At least one course at the 400 level
• including PHL 454 Topics in Philosophy of Law and several other advanced courses in ethics, social, and political philosophy

Questions? Contact the Director of the Undergraduate Program, Prof. Christian Lotz, 503 South Kedzie Hall; lotz@msu.edu; Phone: 517-355-4490