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Program News

The CSB/SJU Philosophy Club will host the Spring 2010 Minnesota Philosophical Society's annual undergraduate conference.

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Our program . . .

The history of ideas is the best way to describe our approach to philosophy. And while we stress the fundamentals of philosophical thought by studying its history, we also pursue cutting edge issues around ethics, Asian thought and feminist philosophy.

We have some of the best and the brightest students in our major because they are attracted to our strengths: thinking and dialogue. If you think you can handle the truth, we can help you develop the mental tools you need to find it.

Program highlights:

The Philosophy Department is known for its excellent teaching. Four members of our department have won the Bob Spaeth and Mary Grell teaching awards, the highest per capita percentage of any department.

The Philosophy Club is one of the more active academic clubs on campus, bringing in speakers, traveling to conferences, watching films, hosting reading groups, and providing a forum for student led philosophical discussion.

Program Overview:

A philosophy major requires a total of forty credits. Four credits at the 100 or 200 level, logic, ancient philosophy, modern philosophy are required. One course is required in 19th or 20th century history, metaphysics or epistemology, and ethics. Twelve additional credits are elective.

A philosophy minor requires a total of five courses, three of which must be at the 300 level.

Contact information:

Tony Cunningham
Professor/Chairperson
Quad #362B
Saint John's University
phone # 320-363-2730

Laura Schmitz
Department Coordinator
Quad #362D
Saint John's University
phone # 320-363-3030