Philosophy
7 courses · Cuesta College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Summer 2026 · Fall 2026
PHIL 205 INTRODUCTION TO THE BIBLE
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours per week: (3.00 lecture hours/0.00 lab hours)
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Introduces the literature of the Hebrew scriptures and the Christian New Testament through their history, literary conventions, authors, and sources.
PHIL 206 INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours per week: (3.00 lecture hours/0.00 lab hours)
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- PHIL 100
Introduces the ideas and methods of major philosophers through the critical reading of selections from primary texts. Emphasis will be placed on the philosophical subfields of metaphysics, epistemology, and ethics. May also include philosophical examination of topics in religion, science, language, art, or politics.
PHIL 208 CRITICAL REASONING AND WRITING
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours per week: (3.00 lecture hours/0.00 lab hours)
- Prerequisite
- ENGL C1000
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- PHIL 110
Develops and refines the critical thinking skills necessary to understand, evaluate, and produce arguments. Emphasizes the reasoning skills employed in writing effective academic essays.
PHIL 209 WORLD RELIGIONS
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours per week: (3.00 lecture hours/0.00 lab hours/0.00 activity hours)
- Advisory
- ENGL C1000
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Presents the history, concepts, and cultures of the world's major religions. Emphasizes Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism. Surveys Jainism, Confucianism, Taoism, Zoroastrianism, Shintoism, and Sikhism.
PHIL 212 PHILOSOPHICAL CLASSICS IN THEORY OF REALITY AND OF KNOWLEDGE
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours per week: (3.00 lecture hours/0.00 lab hours)
- Advisory
- ENGL C1000
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Presents an in-depth study of problems in the theory of reality and the theory of knowledge by means of a critical analysis of a selection of classics in philosophy.
PHIL 213 PHILOSOPHICAL CLASSICS IN ETHICS AND SOCIAL PHILOSOPHY
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours per week: (3.00 lecture hours/0.00 lab hours)
- Advisory
- ENGL C1000
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- PHIL 120
Studies problems in ethics and social philosophy by critically analyzing a selection of classic texts.
PHIL 247 INDEPENDENT STUDIES: PHILOSOPHY
- Units
- 0.5 to 2
- Hours
- 1.5 to 6 hours per week: (0.00 - 0.00 lecture hours/1.50 - 6.00 lab hours/0.00 - 0.00 activity hours)
- Prerequisite
- The student must have completed preparatory course work in the field in which the study is to be undertaken.
- Transfers to
- CSU
Provides an opportunity for in-depth study or a practicum experience by an individual student in a selected topic of philosophy under the direction of an instructor.