Philosophy, Politics, and Economics
Interdisciplinary Minor
Our world is shaped by institutions and organizations that have a profound impact on our lives. It is crucial that we understand how they work, appreciate their interactions, see their impact, and can assess their value.
The mission of the PPE minor is to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of social, economic, political, and moral problems in relation to one another. In doing this, PPE follows in the tradition of great thinkers such as Thomas Hobbes, John Locke, David Hume, Adam Smith, Karl Marx, Thomas Malthus, John Stuart Mill, and David Ricardo. PPE students cross the borders of key academic disciplines, integrating the methods, tools, and insights from philosophy, politics, and economics.
How to Declare
ShowStudents should apply for the minor through the Minor/Certificate Inventory System and then reach out to their academic advisor for next steps.
Required Courses
ShowStudents will take two introductory courses in PPE and complete a PPE capstone, in addition to three credit hours each in Economics, Government, and Philosophy from an approved list of courses.