PHIL 205 - Critical Thinking and Writing in Philosophy

Recent Professors: Nicholas R. Ford, Alexander E. Scavone, Taylor Gair Madigan, Rutger J. Hadge, Tawny Marie Whaley, Michael Lopez, Donavan Muir, James William Symington IV and 6 more
Recent Semesters: Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025
Class Size: 25 students
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: ENGL C1000 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
Fall 2026 Sections: View Fall 2026 sections of PHIL 205
Transfers To: UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 1B · IGETC Area 1B · CSU GE Area A3
Description: This critical thinking and writing seminar in Philosophy is designed to enhance the student's critical thinking, writing, and research skills in preparation for upper division academic activity. Issues addressed in this class may involve various areas of human experience and aspiration: metaphysical, cosmological, scientific, political, ethical, aesthetic, and religious. Together with the application of basic principles of deduction and induction, special attention is given to identifying and avoiding fallacies in reasoning, and to techniques and aids to research, reasoning, and writing. This course is designed for students who want to hone their writing and critical thinking skills in Philosophy.
Usually Held: Mon Wed 12:45pm–2:10pm, Mon Wed 9:35am–11:00am, Tue Thu 11:10am–12:35pm, Mon Wed 11:10am–12:35pm