Philosophy CLASSES at the GILROY MAIN CAMPUS
FALL 2000 CLASS SCHEDULE
Philosophy CLASSES at the GILROY MAIN CAMPUS
| PHIL 2 | Logic |
| Logic is an art as well as a science. It is concerned with the principles and standards of correct reasoning. This course involves a thorough coverage of syllogistic and propositional logic. The emphasis is on techniques by which the validity of arguments can be tested and guaranteed. Practical applications of the subject are also discussed. CAN: PHIL 6 |
| Advisory: | Eligible for English 1A. |
| Transferable: | CSU; UC |
| Sect# | Type | Room | Instructor | Hours | Units | Days | Time Start-End | Footnotes | Campus | Date Start-End |
| 0555 | LEC |
SS214 |
HODGE E |
3.00 |
3.0 |
MWF |
0910A-1000A | GIL | Full term |
| PHIL 3 | Ethics |
| This course examines the major answers that philosophers have proposed to such questions as "What is the foundation of morality?" and "How can we distinguish right from wrong?" The ethical theories are then applied to contemporary moral problems in the areas of personal relationships, social roles and political obligations. CAN: PHIL 4 |
| Advisory: | Eligible for English 1A. |
| Transferable: | CSU; UC |
| Sect# | Type | Room | Instructor | Hours | Units | Days | Time Start-End | Footnotes | Campus | Date Start-End |
| 0556 | LEC |
LS101 |
HODGE E |
3.00 |
3.0 |
MWF |
1210P-0100P | GIL | Full term |
| PHIL 4 | Critical Thinking and Writing |
| This course introduces critical thinking and critical writing and their relationship. The student will learn techniques of critical thinking, practical reasoning, and argumentation, with an accompanying emphasis on the application of these techniques in a sequence of written argumentative essays. Topics shall include critical reading, argument analysis, recognition of propaganda, stereotypes, and paradigms, clarifying linguistic ambiguity, definitions, and meanings, evaluating evidence, logical and factual correctness, formal and informal fallacies in reasoning. Critical writing strategies are emphasized in the 8,000 word writing requirement. Arguments for analysis are taken from various readings in philosophy, literature, and culturally diverse sources in other fields. The course is designed to fulfill the IGETC Critical Thinking/English Composition requirement. |
| Prerequisite: | English 1A |
| Transferable: | CSU; UC |
| Sect# | Type | Room | Instructor | Hours | Units | Days | Time Start-End | Footnotes | Campus | Date Start-End |
| 0557 | LEC |
LI171 |
HODGE E |
3.00 |
3.0 |
MWF |
1110A-1200P | GIL | Full term | |
| 0558 | LEC | SS205 | HODGE E | 3.00 | 3.0 | TuTh | 1235P-0150P | GIL | Full term |
| PHIL 6 | Religions of the World |
| A descriptive survey of the religious history of humankind. This course explores religious experience in the light of myth, tradition, cultural diversity and social significance. |
| Advisory: | Eligible for English 1A. |
| Transferable: | CSU; UC |
| Sect# | Type | Room | Instructor | Hours | Units | Days | Time Start-End | Footnotes | Campus | Date Start-End |
| 0559 | LEC |
LI171 |
HODGE E |
3.00 |
3.0 |
TuTh |
1110A-1225P | GIL | Full term |
| PHIL 23 | Independent Study |
| Designed to afford selected students specialized opportunities for exploring areas at the independent study level. The courses may involve extensive library work, research in the community, or special projects. May be repeated until six units of credit are accrued. |
| Required: | The study outline prepared by the student and the instructor must be filed with the department and the dean. |
| Transferable: | CSU; UC |
| Sect# | Type | Room | Instructor | Hours | Units | Days | Time Start-End | Footnotes | Campus | Date Start-End |
| 0560 | IND |
TH128 |
HODGE E |
3.00 |
1.0 |
DHR |
0000-0000 | 22 | GIL | Full term |
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