PHILO 130 - Critical Thinking, Logic, and Composition

    Recent Professors
    Julie Wulferdingen, Derek Dimond
    Recent Semesters
    2027SP, 2026SP, 2026FA
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    ENGL001A - Composition and Reading Effective Fall 2025, this course is: ENGL C1000 Academic Reading and Writing OR Prerequisite ENGL001AX - Intensive Composition and Reading Effective Fall 2025, this course is: ENGL C1000E Academic Reading and Writing
    2027SP Sections
    View 2027SP sections of PHILO 130
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 1B · IGETC Area 8A · IGETC Area 1B · CSU GE Area C2 · CSU GE Area A3
    Description
    This course introduces students to the principles of critical thinking and logical reasoning as well as their practical applications to self and society. Students will analyze the logic of statements, deductive and inductive arguments, and fallacies from a variety of sources and in relation to a range of important social issues. Special emphasis will be given to integrating principles of critical thinking and logic into sustained and effective written argument.