PHIL 1C - Critical Thinking

    Recent Professors
    Timothy Chatman, Andrew Rehfeld
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025
    Class Size
    40–45 students
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    ENGL 1A.
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 1B · IGETC Area 1B · CSU GE Area A3
    Description
    This course focuses on the study and development of critical reasoning and effective argumentation in the context of philosophy. Emphasis is placed on the application of philosophical critical thinking skills to clear, well - argued position papers and to the linguistic and logical analysis of the writings of others. Topics include introductions to inductive and deductive logic - including fallacies, cogency, validity, soundness. Prerequisite: ENGL 1A.
    Usually Held
    Tue 10:30am–11:50am