PHIL 2 - Critical Reasoning and Analytic Writing

Recent Professors: J. McMichael, A. Ekizian Barton, G. Cantu, K. McCutcheon
Recent Semesters: Spring 2027, Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026
Class Size: 30–31 students
Difficulty: 3.2Lightout of 10
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: ENGL C1000
Spring 2027 Sections: View Spring 2027 sections of PHIL 2
Transfers To: UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 1B · IGETC Area 1B · CSU GE Area A3
Description: This course examines the principles and methods of good reasoning and analytic writing, emphasizing deductive logic (including formal techniques of sentential logic), thesis-driven argumentation, and research strategies. Student will learn how to identify arguments, develop and assess basic deductive and inductive written arguments, common fallacies, and apply each element to various areas of study and real-world situations. (A, CSU, UC, Cal-GETC)
Usually Held: Mon Wed 11:00am–12:20pm, Tue Thu 11:00am–12:15pm, Tue Thu 8:00am–9:15am, Tue Thu 9:30am–10:45am