PHIL 300 - Introduction to Philosophy

    Recent Professors
    Christian A. Bauer, Lourdes M. Ortiz Bautista, Mathias Warnes, Matthew D. Howery, Daniel T. Considine, Dorcas K. Chung
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Summer 2025
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    None.
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of PHIL 300
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 3B · IGETC Area 3B · CSU GE Area A3 · CSU GE Area C2
    Description
    In this course, students will apply the critical thinking techniques of analysis, evaluation, and synthesis to areas of philosophical inquiry including meta- philosophy, epistemology, metaphysics, ethics, political philosophy, philosophy of religion, history of philosophy, and existentialism. Students will practice distinguishing fact from opinion, employing inductive and deductive reasoning, identifying logical errors and fallacies, and developing oral and written arguments to support their own philosophical perspectives or challenge the perspectives of others. The quality of the course's required writing will reflect the standards of a college- level writing course.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 1:00pm–2:20pm, Mon Wed 10:30am–11:50am, Tue Thu 10:30am–11:50am, Tue Thu 9:00am–10:20am