Philosophy
7 courses · Allan Hancock College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Summer 2026 · Fall 2026 · Winter 2027 · Spring 2027
PHIL 101 Survey of Philosophy
- Units
- 3
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- PHIL 100
An overview of the central issues and movements in philosophy. Topics to be selected from such areas as ethics, political philosophy, metaphysics (the study of reality), epistemology (the study of knowledge), logic, aesthetics, phenomenology and existentialism.
PHIL 102 Existence and Reality
- Units
- 3
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- N/A
An introduction to the problems of metaphysics (the study of reality and existence) and epistemology (the study of knowledge). Possible topics include the existence of God, freedom versus determinism, the mind/body problem, problems of knowledge, appearance versus reality, and existentialism.
PHIL 105 Ethics
- Units
- 3
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- PHIL 120
An introduction into the nature of ethics examining ethical issues, traditional and nontraditional ethical systems, and various contemporary ethical problems such as abortion and euthanasia.
PHIL 112 Logic
- Units
- 3
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- PHIL 110
An introduction to the methods of principles of logic exploring inductive logic, deductive logic, and critical thinking including applications to philosophy, the exact sciences, the social sciences, and to reasoning in everyday life.
PHIL 114 Critical Thinking
- Units
- 3
- Prerequisite
- ENGL C1000
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- N/A
Introduction to critical thinking and critical writing. The student will learn techniques of practical reasoning and argumentation, with emphasis on application of these techniques in the writing of a sequence of argumentative essays. Topics include: critical reading, argument analysis, recognizing propaganda and stereotypes, clarifying ambiguity, meaning and definition, evaluation evidence, logical correctness versus factual correctness, and common mistakes in reasoning (formal and informal fallacies). Critical writing strategies are emphasized. Sample arguments for analysis are drawn from readings in philosophy and from culturally diverse sources in other fields. This course has been designed to fulfill the IGETC Critical Thinking/English Composition requirement.
PHIL 121 Religions of the Modern World
- Units
- 3
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- N/A
An introduction to the religious philosophy, beliefs and practices of six major world religions, including brief historical and cultural background on each. Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, Judaism, Islam, and Christianity will be studied.
PHIL 122 Exploring Religious Issues
- Units
- 3
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- N/A
An exploration of the basic issues involved in the philosophy of religion. Topics covered include the existence of God, the nature of God, the nature of evil, life after death, and the methodology required to find answers to these issues. A variety of approaches and viewpoints will be considered.