Philosophy Program
Philosophy Program Description
The Philosophy Program offers a rich curriculum with an emphasis on the history of ideas and the practical application of those ideas to contemporary issues. 听Course offerings cover all the major branches and periods of philosophical study. Students听who have the opportunity to study philosophy will hone their critical thinking, analytical, and听argumentative skills. By studying philosophy, students will become better thinkers both inside and outside the classroom.
Philosophy Minor
Students who wish to earn the Philosophy Minor must complete 18 semester hours of philosophy courses with a 鈥淐鈥� grade or higher. Students are required to complete both PHIL 0201 (Introduction to Philosophy) and 0202 (Introduction to Logic). In addition, students must meet the 鈥淒epth Requirement鈥� of 9 credit hours in Upper Division Courses (300-level courses).
For more information contact one of the Philosophy Minor Advisors:
- Dr. Brett Coppenger
- Dr. Samuel Taylor
The Practical Value of Philosophy
The skills听developed in philosophy courses apply well beyond the classroom. Philosophy is focused not on teaching students听飞丑补迟听to think but rather听丑辞飞听to think. 听Philosophy courses will thereby help you develop your logical reasoning, critical thinking skills, reading comprehension, and your ability to clearly articulate and defend your own views. These analytical skills are crucial to success no matter your chosen career. This focus on logical and analytical thinking likely explains why philosophy students are consistently among the top performers on standarized graduate entrance exams such as the GRE and LSAT.
Faculty
Full Time Faculty
Dr. Brett Coppenger
Associate Professor of Philosophy
Office Location: 70-428 John A. Kenney Hall
Office Phone: 334-725-5489
Email: bcoppenger@tuskegee.edu
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Dr. Samuel Taylor
Assistant Professor of Philosophy
Office Location: 70-309 John A. Kenney Hall
Office Phone: 334-727-8283
Email: staylor@tuskegee.edu
Adjunct and Affiliated Faculty
Dr. Gregory Gray
Dean of the Chapel and Professor of Religion and Society
Office Location: Chapel
Office Phone: 334-727-8702
Email: gsgray@tuskegee.edu听
Dr. Stephen Sodeke
Professor of Allied Health
Office Location: 44-116 John A. Kenney Hall
Office Phone: 334-727-8210
Email: ssodeke@tuskegee.edu