Philosophy
3 courses · Lake Tahoe Community College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026 · Winter 2027 · Spring 2027
PHI 101 Introduction to Philosophy
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 4 hours lecture weekly, 48 contact hours total
- Advisory
- ENGLC1000 or ENG 101 with a grade of "C" or better or equivalent.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course is an introduction to the basic methods and strategies of philosophical inquiry. The course will introduce Plato's Republic, Descartes' Meditations, and Hume's Enquiries. The course will also present important philosophical concepts, such as the basic philosophical ideas of existence, creation of self, use of government, the nature of reality, human nature, and life and death.
PHI 104 Critical Thinking
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 4 hours lecture weekly, 48 contact hours total
- Advisory
- ENGLC1000 or ENG 101 with a grade of "C" or better or equivalent.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course examines the methods and principles used for distinguishing cogent reasoning from faulty reasoning. Topics include deductive and inductive reasoning, common fallacies, language, and impediments to cogent reasoning. Emphasis will be on developing abilities to analyze, construct, and evaluate arguments that are relevant to everyday life experiences, politics, economics, society, advertising, the media, and important current affairs.
PHI 205 Contemporary Moral Issues
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 4 hours lecture weekly, 48 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course is an examination of various moral theories and their application to current social issues. Topics will include racial and sexual discrimination, abortion, pollution, population control, sexual morality, genetic engineering, animal rights, and freedom in society.