Philosophy (PHIL)

PHIL 3  Introduction to Logic

3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC, C-ID #: PHIL 110)
Lecture: 54   
Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL 1A or ENGL 1AH or ENGL 1AM or AMLA 1A

The use of arguments both in their occurrence in ordinary discourse and in academic disciplines within the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences with particular focus on deductive logic. Deductive and inductive reasoning techniques will be critically examined to establish their logical correctness or identify their fallaciousness.

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PHIL 3H  Introduction to Logic - Honors

3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC, C-ID #: PHIL 110)
Lecture: 54   
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Honors Program

The use of arguments in ordinary discourse and in academic disciplines within the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences with particular focus on deductive logic. Deductive and inductive reasoning techniques will be critically examined to establish their logical correctness or identify their fallaciousness. An honors course is designed to provide an enriched experience. Students may not receive credit for both PHIL 3 and PHIL 3H.

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PHIL 5  Introduction to Philosophy

3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC, C-ID #: PHIL 100)
Lecture: 54   
Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL 68

Philosophical ideas concerning knowledge, reality, and values. Topics will include the sources and limits of knowledge and the nature of reality. Other topics may include the nature of self, truth, ethics, religion, science, language, beauty and art, political theory, and mind.

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PHIL 5H  Introduction to Philosophy - Honors

3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC, C-ID #: PHIL 100)
Lecture: 54   
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Honors Program

Philosophical ideas concerning knowledge, reality, and values. Topics will include the sources and limits of knowledge and the nature of reality. Other topics may include the nature of self, truth, ethics, religion, science, language, beauty and art, political theory, and mind. An honors course is designed to provide an enriched experience. Students may not receive credit for both PHIL 5 and PHIL 5H.

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PHIL 8  Critical Thinking

3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC)
Lecture: 54   

Effective use of critical thinking in contemporary living, including recognizing faulty arguments, the usefulness of validity and truth, and identifying and avoiding common fallacies in thinking.

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PHIL 9  Critical Thinking and Writing

3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC)
Lecture: 54   
Prerequisite: ENGL 1A or ENGL 1AH or ENGL 1AM or AMLA 1A

Function and use of formal and informal logic, argument, critical evaluation, and language in written composition.

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PHIL 9H  Critical Thinking and Writing - Honors

3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC)
Lecture: 54   
Prerequisite: ENGL 1A or ENGL 1AH or ENGL 1AM or AMLA 1A and Acceptance into the Honors Program

Function and use of formal and informal logic, argument, critical evaluation, and language in written composition. An honors course is designed to provide an enriched experience. Students may not receive credit for both PHIL 9 and PHIL 9H.

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PHIL 12  Introduction to Ethics

3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC, C-ID #: PHIL 120)
Lecture: 54   
Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL 1A

Concepts of morality and values, representative ethical theories, and applications to moral problems.

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PHIL 12H  Introduction to Ethics - Honors

3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC, C-ID #: PHIL 120)
Lecture: 54   
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Honors Program

Concepts of morality and values, representative ethical theories, and applications to moral problems. An honors course is designed to provide an enriched experience. Students may not receive credit for both PHIL 12 and PHIL 12H.

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PHIL 15  Major World Religions

3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC)
Lecture: 54   
Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL 68

History, doctrines, and practices of the world's major and enduring religions. Religion is approached as the expression of one's ultimate concern as a means of understanding the historic and ideological foundations and aspirations of the peoples of the world. The following (or more) religions are presented and examined both appreciatively and critically: Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Sikhism, Taoism, Confucianism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam. Off-campus assignments are required.

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PHIL 15H  Major World Religions - Honors

3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC)
Lecture: 54   
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Honors Program

History, doctrines, and practices of the world's major and enduring religions. Religion is approached as the expression of one's ultimate concern as a means of understanding the historic and ideological foundations and aspirations of the peoples of the world. The following (or more) religions are presented and examined both appreciatively and critically: Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Sikhism, Taoism, Confucianism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam. Off-campus assignments are required. An honors course is designed to provide an enriched experience. Students may not receive credit for both PHIL 15 and PHIL 15H.

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PHIL 20A  Introduction to Ancient Philosophy

3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC, C-ID #: PHIL 130)
Lecture: 54   
Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL 1A

Major philosophers and philosophical ideas from pre-Socratic to Medieval Period. Emphasis on the development of Greek philosophy from the pre-Socratics through Aristotle and may also include Hellenistic, Roman, Medieval, and non-Western thinkers.

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PHIL 20AH  Introduction to Ancient Philosophy - Honors

3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC, C-ID #: PHIL 130)
Lecture: 54   
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Honors Program

Major philosophers and philosophical ideas from pre-Socratic to Medieval Period. Emphasis on the development of Greek philosophy from the pre-Socratics through Aristotle and may also include Hellenistic, Roman, Medieval, and non-Western thinkers. An honors course is designed to provide an enriched experience. Students may not receive credit for both PHIL 20A and PHIL 20AH.

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PHIL 20B  Introduction to Modern Philosophy

3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC, C-ID #: PHIL 140)
Lecture: 54   
Prerequisite: Eligibility for ENGL 1A

Major philosophers and philosophical ideas from the Renaissance to the present, with an emphasis on Western philosophy.

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PHIL 20BH  Introduction to Modern Philosophy - Honors

3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC, C-ID #: PHIL 140)
Lecture: 54   
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Honors Program

Major philosophers and philosophical ideas from the Renaissance to the present, with an emphasis on Western philosophy. An honors course designed to provide an enriched experience. Students may not receive credit for both PHIL 20B and PHIL 20BH.

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PHIL 99  Special Projects Philosophy

2 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
Lecture: 36   

Offers students recognition for their academic interests in philosophy and the opportunity to explore the discipline of philosophy to greater depth. The content of the course and the methods of study vary from semester to semester and depend on the particular project under consideration.

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