Course Catalog Information (24-25)
PHIL 1
Introduction to Philosophy
Course Description
An introduction to the scope and methods of the philosophical discipline, emphasizing topics in epistemology (the study of knowledge) and metaphysics (the study of reality). Pluralistic approaches will be applied to classical and contemporary problems, issues, and figures.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate a basic understanding of philosophical methods.
- Articulate ideas about philosophical issues.
- Apply philosophical methods, assumptions and principles in the analysis of philosophical ideas and positions.
- Evaluate philosophical arguments, methods, assumptions, and principles for consistency, relevance, and truth.
Course Details
- Units
- 4 Units
- Hours
- Weekly Lecture Hours: 4
- Weekly Lab Hours: 0
- Gen Ed
- General Education Class
- Program Status
- Program Applicable
- Credit
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Transferability
- Transferable to both UC and CSU
- Grading Method
- Letter Grading
Requisite and Advisory
- Advisory(ies)
- EWRT 1A or EWRT 1AH or ESL 5
- Prerequisite(s)
- Corequisite(s)
Limitations on Enrollment and Entrance Skills
- Limitation(s) on Enrollment
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