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As a minor in philosophy and the arts, you will learn how to think and communicate logically and rationally and take a closer look at how different perspectives affect the arts. Course work will give you the tools that help sort through some of life’s greatest questions. 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 process technical passages of text.
A minor in philosophy and the arts will prepare you for a wide range of careers—in law, business, finance, management, technology, journalism, education, politics, civil service, and the arts—by cultivating your abilities to think critically and creatively about complex problems, and to express yourself with confidence and clarity.
The program information listed here reflects the approved curriculum for the 2024–25 academic year per the Brooklyn College Bulletin. Bulletins from past academic years can be found here.
An interdisciplinary minor in philosophy and the arts, offered by the Philosophy Department, requiring 18 credits:
These may be chosen from any courses offered by the Art Department, the Film Department, and the Conservatory of Music. Courses may also be chosen from other departments in the college, including English, Modern Languages and Literatures, and Theater, with permission of the chair of the Philosophy Department.
Please contact:
Department of Philosophy 3308 Boylan Hall E: BCPhilosophyDept@brooklyn.cuny.edu 718.951.5000, ext. 5311
or:
3300 Boylan Hall E: matthewm@brooklyn.cuny.edu P: 718.951.5000, ext. 6879
Brooklyn College is an integral part of the cultural and artistic energy of New York City. Our faculty members in Philosophy offer incomparable expertise and tremendous talent, and each brings a unique perspective to their teaching and mentoring in and out of the classroom.
