COURSES OFFERED

Philosophy 2
Introduction to Philosophy

3 units; 3 hours lecture
Recommended Preparation: eligibility for English 1A
Credit, degree applicable
Transfer CSU, UC; (CAN PHIL 2)

In this course students critically survey various philosophies, including idealism, naturalism, existentialism, mysticism, rationalism and empiricism. The problems of knowledge, reality, and values in these philosophies will be analyzed.

Philosophy 3
Ethics and Society

3 units; 3 hours lecture
Recommended Preparation: eligibility for English 1A
Credit, degree applicable
Transfer CSU, UC; (CAN PHIL 4)

This course offers a critical study of the ethical theories and their application to problems of modern society. Ethical issues in government and law, social institutions, the arts, and international relations will be emphasized.

Philosophy 5
Critical Thinking and Discourse

3 units; 3 hours lecture
Prerequisite: English 1A with a minimum grade of C
Credit, degree applicable
Transfer CSU, UC

This course focuses on the study, development and application of critical reasoning and effective written augmentation. It includes instruction in methods for producing clear, well-argued position and advocacy papers as well as the linguistic and logical analysis of the writings of others.

Philosophy 7
Philosophy of Religion

3 units; 3 hours lecture
Recommended Preparation: eligibility for English 1A
Credit, degree applicable
Transfer CSU, UC

This course is an introduction to several traditional philosophical problems connected with religious belief. Among the issues to be discussed are the existence and nature of God, the problem of evil, the nature of religious language, the existence of miracles, religious experience and mysticism, the relation between reason and rationality, and the rationality of religious belief.

Philosophy 8
Introduction to Logic

3 units; 3 hours lecture
Recommended Preparation: eligibility for English 1A
Credit, degree applicable
Transfer CSU, UC; (CAN PHIL 6)

This course focuses on the basic elements of reasoning, analysis of language as communication, propositional and class logic, definitions and fallacies, induction and scientific methods.

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Philosophy 10
History of Ancient and Medieval Philosophy

3 units; 3 hours lecture
Recommended Preparation: eligibility for English 1A
Credit, degree applicable
Transfer CSU, UC (CAN PHIL 8)

This course offers a chronological examination of Western philosophical thought developed between 600 B.C.E. and 1300 C.E., including the principle ancient and medieval philosophies of this time period. Topics include Greek and Roman thought, and the rise and development of Christianity.

Philosophy 11
History of Modern and Contemporary Philosophy

3 units; 3 hours lecture
Recommended Preparation: eligibility for English 1A
Credit, degree applicable
Transfer CSU, UC

This course is a survey of the development of modern and contemporary philosophical thought from the Renaissance to the 20th century. Topics will include secular humanism, the rise of modern science, empiricism, rationalism, idealism, pragmatism, logical positivism, existentialism, and analytic philosophy.

Philosophy 23
Ethics, Law and Society

3 units; 3 hours lecture
Recommended Preparation: eligibility for English 1A
Credit, degree applicable
Transfer CSU, UC

In this course the relationship between the various facets of moral and legal thinking is analyzed. Philosophical issues such as justification for the legal enforcement of morality, the legitimacy of an international system of law, the relationship between new technologies and the role of law are examined. The concepts of individual and international rights and obligations will be discussed.

Philosophy 50
Special Topics in Philosophy

Units determined by individual course; lecture/lab hours determined by individual course
Credit status determined by individual course

This course is designed to explore topics in Philosophy more specific than provided in other courses in the regular departmental curriculum. Students are referred to the current schedule of classes for details of specific courses.

Philosophy 99abc
Independent Study

1-3 units; hours to be arranged
Enrollment Limitation: two courses in Philosophy with a minimum grade of B
in each and acknowledgment by the instructor with whom the student will work
Credit, degree applicable
Transfer CSU, UC - limitations apply

This course provides advanced studies in a subject field of Philosophy not covered in the regular departmental offerings. Regular conferences will be held with the instructor to discuss and coordinate the assigned projects (60 hours per unit).

Note: Refer to page 11 of this Catalog for eligibility requirements.

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