PHIL 5 - Introduction to Philosophy

    Recent Professors
    David Lane, Darryl Henry, Erik Kostiuk, Joseph Komrosky, Eldon Alexander, Samuel Wolde-Yohannes, Jose Guzman, Adam Stowell and 2 more
    Recent Semesters
    Winter 2027, Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Winter 2026
    Class Size
    12–35 students
    Difficulty
    6.2Demandingout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    Eligibility for ENGL 68
    Winter 2027 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 3B · IGETC Area 3B · CSU GE Area C2
    Description
    Philosophical ideas concerning knowledge, reality, and values. Topics will include the sources and limits of knowledge and the nature of reality. Other topics may include the nature of self, truth, ethics, religion, science, language, beauty and art, political theory, and mind.
    Usually Held
    Mon 7:45am–9:20am, Mon Wed 9:45am–11:10am, Tue Thu 10:10am–11:40am, Tue Thu 7:55am–9:25am