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PHIL 2:    Logic

Advisory: Eligible for English 1A.
Transferable: CSU; UC; CSU-GE: A3; GAV-GE: C2; CAN: PHIL 6
Philosophy 2 is intended as a survey of the primary approaches to argumentation and what has been traditionally called 'correct' reasoning. Students will learn techniques of both deductive and inductive argumentation, basic symbolic logic, how to spot a fallacy, as well as how to apply these techniques to other aspects of their lives outside of the classroom. While logic is often quite formal, the goal is to see the practical application of this discipline. Students will become acquainted with the cultural variations to reasoning in addition to the standard Western focal approach.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
0672 LEC AL101 JOHNSTON M 3.0 TuTh 0810A - 0935A  

 

PHIL 3A:    Ethics

Advisory: Eligible for English 1A.
Transferable: CSU; UC; CSU-GE: C2; IGETC: 3B; GAV-GE: C2; CAN: PHIL 4
Philosophy 3 is intended as a survey of the major areas and traditions of ethical and moral theories. The course examines central and significant questions about who determines what is morally right or wrong, the ideal society, the various notions social justice, moral agency and action in our lives and community, as well as many other topics. In pursuing these questions, students will be asked to read texts from writers around the world, both contemporary and ancient, discuss current events, and apply 'theory' to movies , novels, and any other relevant application of the student's own choice.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
0673 LEC HU101 HODGE E 3.0 TuTh 1120A - 1240P  

 

PHIL 4:    Critical Thinking and Writing

Prerequisite: English 1A
Transferable: CSU; UC; CSU-GE: A3; IGETC: 1B; GAV-GE: C2
This course is designed to introduce the relationship between critical thinking and critical writing in a way that will be both enjoyable to the student and helpful in other aspects of life. The student will learn techniques of critical thinking, playing close attention to the current events, movies and popular media, music lyrics, as well as the textbook. Students will learn to identify deductive and inductive arguments and be able to evaluate their strength, create a strong argument of their own on a given topic, as well become experts in the area of critical analysis. The goal is to enable students to become strong, well informed, articulate members of the community as well as individuals with an empowered sense of self as an agent of change.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
0671 LEC TH127 HODGE E 3.0 MW 0810A - 0935A  
0674 LEC LS103 HODGE E 3.0 MW 0945A - 1110A  

 

PHIL 6A:    Comparative Religions

Advisory: Eligible for English 1A.
Transferable: CSU; UC; CSU-GE: C2; IGETC: 3B; GAV-GE: C2, F
Religion is a topic that ignites controversy -- most societies engage in religious practices, believe strongly in that tradition, and find a sense of identity within it. The controversy arises when differences are misunderstood, misrepresented, or placed in a hierarchy of assumed supremacy of one religion as superior to others. In this class, students explore the underlying commonality of various religious traditions, explore the uniqueness of the religions with which they are unfamiliar, and learn to see that diversity among beliefs doesn't have to create hostility. Students will explore religions from Indigenous Peoples throughout the world, East Asia (e.g. India), China, the Middle East, as well as some more recent trends in religion.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
0675 LEC SS111 HODGE E 3.0 TuTh 1255P - 0220P  

 

PHIL 7A:    History of Philosophy: Ancient to Medieval Times

Advisory: Eligible for English 1A.
Transferable: CSU; UC; CSU-GE: C2; IGETC: 3B; GAV-GE: C2
Philosophy 7A is a survey of the history of philosophy from the ancient to the medieval periods. It is a great class to take along with World History or a literature course.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
0676 LEC AR103 HODGE E 3.0 TuTh 0810A - 0935A  

 

PHIL 23:    Independent Study

Required: The study outline prepared by the student and the instructor must be filed with the department and the dean.
Transferable: CSU
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. This course has the option of a letter grade or credit/no credit.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
0677 IND SS106 HODGE E 1.0 DHR 0000 - 0000