# Philosophy (PHIL) courses

Butte College · 2026-2027 Catalog · 8 courses

Source: https://butte.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/25393/28400/28042

"Offered" lists sections in this catalog year's class schedules: Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027.

### PHIL 2 — Introduction to Philosophy

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 51 hours lecture
- **C-ID:** PHIL 100
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 2 sections (/c/butte-college/schedule/fall-2026/phil.md); Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/butte-college/schedule/spring-2027/phil.md)

This course is an introduction to the nature of philosophical thought and skills. Issues that traditionally have been of central importance in philosophical inquiry will be emphasized. These include the nature and limits of knowledge, reality, and values. (C-ID PHIL 100).

### PHIL 4 — Introduction to Ethics and the Good Life

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 51 hours lecture
- **C-ID:** PHIL 120
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/butte-college/schedule/fall-2026/phil.md); Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/butte-college/schedule/spring-2027/phil.md)

This course examines the concept of morality and values, representative ethical theories, and may include their applications to moral problems. (C-ID PHIL 120).

### PHIL 6 — Introduction to Logic and Critical Thinking

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 51 hours lecture
- **C-ID:** PHIL 110
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 2 sections (/c/butte-college/schedule/fall-2026/phil.md); Winter 2027, 1 section (/c/butte-college/schedule/winter-2027/phil.md); Spring 2027, 3 sections (/c/butte-college/schedule/spring-2027/phil.md)

A study of traditional logic with both deductive and inductive reasoning, including syllogisms, natural deduction, and fallacies. Practical application of basic skills in orderly and accurate reasoning and communication. (C-ID PHIL 110).

### PHIL 8 — Methods of Argument

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 51 hours lecture
- **Prerequisite:** ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000E
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 2 sections (/c/butte-college/schedule/fall-2026/phil.md); Spring 2027, 2 sections (/c/butte-college/schedule/spring-2027/phil.md)

This course is a study of argumentative writing, including traditional topics in logic. The course will emphasize the application of argumentative methods and models to the analysis of contemporary moral, political, economic, and philosophical issues.

### PHIL 10 — History of Ancient Philosophy

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 51 hours lecture
- **C-ID:** PHIL 130
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/butte-college/schedule/spring-2027/phil.md)

This course addresses ancient philosophy with emphasis on the development of Greek philosophy from the Pre-Socratics through Aristotle and may also include Hellenistic, Roman, medieval or non-western thinkers. (C-ID PHIL 130).

### PHIL 16 — Western Religions

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 51 hours lecture
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules

This course is a study of the origins and development of three Western religious traditions: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. This course explores ways to study, interpret, and understand the beliefs and practices of these traditions, as well as their changes through history, and the relationship between religion and culture.

### PHIL 18 — Eastern Religions

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 51 hours lecture
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/butte-college/schedule/fall-2026/phil.md); Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/butte-college/schedule/spring-2027/phil.md)

This course is an introduction to religious traditions of the East, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, and Daoism, with an emphasis on philosophical perspectives expressed in historical and cultural development.

### PHIL 95 — Special Studies-PHIL

- **Units:** 1-3
- **Hours:** 51-153 hours independent study
- **Prerequisite:** Permission of instructor
- **Transfers to:** CSU
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules

Supervised study in researching an area in the student's academic major. Any student interested in registering for a Special Studies course should contact a full-time instructor or chair/coordinator in the appropriate area no later than the last day of the tenth week of instruction. Students may not petition for a Special Studies course until they have completed satisfactorily 12 units of study at Butte College. 51-153 hours Independent Study. This course may be repeated to a maximum of 3.00 units to complete the entire curriculum of the course.