PHIL 101 - Introduction to Philosophy

    Recent Professors
    Darryl L. Henry, HASS Staff, Daniel J. Vecchio, John W. Quiring, III John C. Foster, Caleb J. Castaneda, Jason C. Brashears, David Gutierrez and 1 more
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Winter 2027, Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    35–60 students
    Credits
    3
    Spring 2027 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 3B · IGETC Area 3B · CSU GE Area C2
    Description
    Introduction to the methods and subject matter of the discipline of philosophy through critical analysis of primary texts and discussion of enduring questions regarding reality, knowledge, and value. Topics include the sources and limits of knowledge; the nature of reality, mind, and personal identity; the existence of God and religious experience; moral value; philosophy of science; the nature of truth; distributive justice; and the meaning of life. C-ID PHIL 100.
    Usually Held
    Tue Thu 11:10am–12:30pm, Tue Thu 2:20pm–3:45pm, Tue Thu 3:55pm–5:15pm, Tue Thu 3:55pm–5:20pm