PHIL 102B - Introduction to Philosophy: Values

    Recent Professors
    Lucia Foglia, Anthony John Pettina, Nicholas R. Ford, Tanya Hall, David Joseph Rich, Rutger J. Hadge, Michael Lopez, Thomas Eric Gustafson and 10 more
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Summer 2025
    Class Size
    35–45 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 3B · IGETC Area 3B · CSU GE Area C2
    Description
    This course provides an introductory study of the aims, methods, types, and problems of philosophy focusing on values and their place in an individual's daily life. Materials for this survey may be drawn from classical and contemporary thinkers. Students are encouraged to articulate, analyze, and evaluate their own beliefs/positions in the context of meaningful philosophical inquiry regarding value theory. This course is for anyone interested in the origin and justification of values and their application to everyday life.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 9:35am–11:00am, Tue Thu 11:10am–12:35pm, Mon Wed 11:10am–12:35pm, Mon Wed 12:45pm–2:10pm