PHIL 2 INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY
3 units • LG-P/NP • Three hours lecture

This course introduces philosophical ideas and methods concern- ing knowledge, reality, and values. Expected topics will include the sources and limits of knowledge, and the nature of reality. Other top- ics that may be examined from a philosophical perspective include the nature of the self, truth, ethics, religion, science, language, beauty and art, political theory, or mind. Also offered online.

  • Advisories: Eligibility for ENGL 1A
  • Credit transferable: CSU, UC
  • General Ed. Credit: CSU, Area C2; IGETC, Area 3B; MPC, Area C

PHIL 4 MORAL ISSUES
3 units • LG-P/NP • Three hours lecture

This course clarifies values in contemporary moral issues such as abortion, sexuality, the right to die, animal rights, and economic justice. Also offered online.

  • Advisories: Eligibility for ENGL 1A
  • Credit transferable: CSU, UC
  • General Ed. Credit: CSU, Area C2, E; IGETC, Area 3B; MPC, Area C

PHIL 6 INTRODUCTION TO LOGIC
3 units • LG • Three hours lecture

This course introduces principles of valid reasoning with emphasis on deductive logic. The course includes a study of formal techniques of sentential logic and a treatment of inductive reasoning, language, and fallacies.

  • Advisories: Eligibility for ENGL 1A
  • Credit transferable: CSU, UC
  • General Ed. Credit: CSU, Area A3; MPC, Area A2

PHIL 8 INTRODUCTION TO WORLD RELIGIONS
3 units • LG-P/NP • Three hours lecture

This course is an introduction to the origins, history, and significant ideas of the world’s major religions. It explores the fundamental insights, ideals, and contributions toward the human moral heritage and wisdom of the Oral Religions, Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Also offered online. Advisories: Eligibility for ENGL 1A

  • Credit transferable: CSU, UC
  • General Ed. Credit: CSU, Area C2; IGETC, Area 3B; MPC, Area C

PHIL 10 INTRODUCTION TO CRITICAL THINKING
3 units • LG-P/NP • Three hours lecture

This course introduces the techniques and skills of critical thinking. It provides practice in using language clearly; identifying, analyzing, constructing, and evaluating deductive and inductive arguments; and exposing common fallacies in everyday reasoning. Also offered online.

  • Advisories: ENGL 1A
  • Credit transferable: CSU, UC
  • General Ed. Credit: CSU, Area A3; MPC, Area A2

PHIL 12 INTRODUCTION TO THE PHILOSOPHY OF RELIGION
3 units • LG-P/NP • Three hours lecture

This course introduces such topics as the nature and grounds of reli- gious belief, the relation between religion and ethics, the nature and existence of God, the problem of evil, religion and science, religion in public discourse, and religion and cultural criticism.

  • Advisories: Eligibility for ENGL 1A
  • Credit transferable: CSU, UC
  • General Ed. Credit: CSU, Area C2; IGETC, Area 3B; MPC, Area C

PHIL 13 INTRODUCTION TO EASTERN PHILOSOPHY
3 units • LG-P/NP • Three hours lecture

This course surveys the major philosophies of India, China, and Japan, and examines such concepts as karma, bondage, liberation, selfless- ness, meditation, and self-knowledge. Also offered online.

  • Advisories: ENGL 1A
  • Credit transferable: CSU, UC
  • General Ed. Credit: CSU, Area C2; IGETC, Area 3B; MPC, Area C

PHIL 40 INTRODUCTION TO FEMINIST THEORY
3 units • LG-P/NP • Three hours lecture

This course encourages students to reflect on historical and pres- ent day images of women and men through readings in philosophy, psychology, and history by both male and female authors. It engages students in critical analysis of the readings and the changes that the feminist theory has undergone, as well as its relationship to other theories. Also offered as Humanities 40 or Women’s Studies 40; credit may be earned only once. Also offered online.

  • Advisories: Eligibility for ENGL 1A
  • Credit transferable: CSU, UC
  • General Ed. Credit: CSU, Area C2; IGETC, Area 3B; MPC, Area C