PHILOSOPHY

School of Humanities and Liberal Arts

PHILOSOPHY (PHIL)

PHIL-01 INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY

3 units: 3 hours lecture.
CSU & UC Transferable
(C-ID: PHIL 100)
(CSU breadth area C2) (IGETC area 3B)
Advisory: ENGL-01A.

This course introduces philosophical ideas and methods concerning self-identity, knowledge, reality and values. These topics will be discussed through reading primary philosophical texts taken from the traditional and modern Western philosophical canon, as well as from non-canonical sources. (04/20)

PHIL-01H HONORS INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY

3 units: 3 hours lecture.
CSU & UC Transferable
(C-ID: PHIL 100)
(CSU breadth area C2) (IGETC area 3B)
Limitation on enrollment: Enrollment in the Honors program.
Prerequisite: ENGL-01A

This course introduces philosophical ideas and methods concerning self-identity, knowledge, reality and values. These topics will be discussed through reading primary philosophical texts taken from the traditional and modern Western philosophical canon, as well as from non-canonical sources. There will be an emphasis on philosophical research and writing. Students taking this class must be enrolled in the Honors Program. See the college catalog for a description of enrollment requirements. (04/19)

PHIL-02 SOCIAL AND POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY

3 units: 3 hours lecture.
CSU & UC Transferable
(CSU breadth area C2, D) (IGETC area 3B/4)
Advisory: ENGL-01A.

This course examines philosophical issues concerning the nature of society and justifications for the authority of government. Concepts to be discussed include liberty, equality, justice, the common good, and the legitimate use of state power. (04/20)

PHIL-03 ANCIENT PHILOSOPHY

3 units: 3 hours lecture.
CSU & UC Transferable
(C-ID: PHIL 130)
(CSU breadth area C2) (IGETC area 3B)
Advisory: ENGL-01A.

This course presents an introduction to the history of philosophy from the ancient world through the Middle Ages, with emphasis on the development of Greek philosophy from the Pre-Socratics through Aristotle. (04/20)

PHIL-04 MODERN PHILOSOPHY

3 units: 3 hours lecture.
CSU & UC Transferable
(C-ID: PHIL 140 )
(CSU breadth area C2) (IGETC area 3B)
Advisory: ENGL-01A.

This course presents an introduction to the history of philosophy from the Renaissance to the present, with emphasis on Descartes through Kant. (04/20)

PHIL-05 CONTEMPORARY ETHICAL ISSUES

3 units: 3 hours lecture.
CSU & UC Transferable
(C-ID: PHIL 120)
(CSU breadth area C2) (IGETC area 3B)
Advisory: ENGL-01A.

This course examines the concept of morality and values, representative ethical theories, and their application to contemporary ethical issues such as capital punishment, abortion, war, animal rights and economic justice. (04/20)

PHIL-10 CRITICAL THINKING

3 units: 3 hours lecture.
CSU & UC Transferable
(CSU breadth area A3)
Advisory: ENGL-01A.

This is a practical course in sound and logical reasoning. The focus of this course is to develop the abilities to analyze, to criticize, and to reach reasoned conclusions. This includes the ability to recognize and avoid common fallacies in reasoning, and to construct cogent arguments and essays. (04/20)

PHIL-12 INTRODUCTION TO LOGIC

3 units: 3 hours lecture.
CSU & UC Transferable
(C-ID: PHIL 110)
Prerequisite: Intermediate Algebra or equivalent.
Advisory: ENGL-01A.

This course introduces the study of valid reasoning with emphasis on deductive logic. Informal fallacies and the scientific method are also covered. (04/20)

PHIL-13 CRITICAL REASONING AND WRITING (ALSO: ENGL-13)

3 units: 3 hours lecture.
CSU & UC Transferable
(C-ID: ENGL 105)
(CSU breadth area A3) (IGETC area 1B)
Prerequisite: ENGL-01A.

This course offers instruction in argumentative and critical writing, critical thinking, research strategies, information literacy, and proper documentation. Readings feature mostly non-fictional essays and books that reflect diverse cultural and gender perspectives on a variety of contemporary political and social issues, especially those involving race, ethnicity, and gender. ENGL-13/PHIL-13 meets the IGETC critical thinking/ composition requirement. (12/19)

PHIL-13H HONORS CRITICAL REASONING AND WRITING (ALSO: ENGL-13H)

3 units: 3 hours lecture.
CSU & UC Transferable
(C-ID: ENGL 105)
(CSU breadth area A3) (IGETC area 1B)
Limitation on enrollment: Enrollment in the Honors Program.
Prerequisite: ENGL-01A.

This course offers instruction in argumentative and critical writing, critical thinking, research strategies, information literacy, and proper documentation. Readings feature mostly non-fictional essays and books that reflect diverse cultural and gender perspectives on a variety of contemporary political and social issues, especially those involving race, ethnicity, and gender. ENGL-13/PHIL-13 meets the IGETC critical thinking/ composition requirement. (12/19)

PHIL-15 COMPARATIVE RELIGIONS

3 units: 3 hours lecture.
CSU & UC Transferable
(CSU breadth area C2) (IGETC area 3B)
Advisory: ENGL-01A.

This course surveys the historical background and fundamental philosophical concepts of the major religions of the world, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Shinto, Confucianism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, and some typical basic religions. (02/20)