Western State Colorado University Philosophy minor provides
students with an understanding of the history of philosophy, an
exploration of diverse worldviews, and the tools to examine the
complex, unexamined assumptions underlying contemporary
society.  The Philosophy minor emphasizes development of logical
and analytical skills, affording students the intellectual
ability to theorize, articulate, and support sophisticated
philosophical perspectives.  Why study philosophy at Western?  A
minor in philosophy is both a practical endeavor and a life-
enriching experience.  For many, the liberal arts university
experience will, unfortunately, be the only place where thinking
for the sake of thinking is supported and encouraged.  But with
a philosophy minor, graduates will be more likely to keep
thinking once they leave academia, and bring their ideas to
fruition in whatever field they choose.  Not only will they
understand why education matters, but they themselves will
matter in the world.  The philosophy minor at