TransfermaticPHIL at College of the Desert

    PHIL 7 - Ideas of the Great Philosophers

    Recent Professors
    Michael Smith
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2026
    Class Size
    60 students
    Difficulty
    6.8Demandingout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    None
    Spring 2026 Sections
    View Spring 2026 sections of PHIL 7
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 3B · IGETC Area 3B · CSU GE Area C2
    Description
    An introduction to the practice of philosophy through the analysis of selected original writings of some of our greatest philosophers. Topics include the nature of reality, the existence and nature of God, the mind/body problem, skepticism and knowledge, and the foundations of morality. This course is offered in the Fall semester. Lecture Grading: Letter None Transfer Status: CSU/UC Degree Applicable: AA/AS COD GE: A3 CalGETC: 3B
    Usually Held
    Tue Thu 5:15pm–6:35pm