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  "college": "merced-college",
  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "code": "PHIL",
  "name": "Philosophy",
  "sourceUrl": "https://catalog.mccd.edu/schools/programs/school-humanities-liberal-arts/courses/phil-courses",
  "courses": [
    {
      "code": "PHIL-01",
      "subject": "PHIL",
      "number": "01",
      "title": "Introduction to Philosophy",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "3 hours lecture",
      "advisory": "ENGL-C1000 (Formerly ENGL-01A)",
      "cid": [
        "PHIL 100"
      ],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "This course introduces philosophical ideas and methods concerning self-identity, knowledge, reality and values. These topics will be discussed through reading primary philosophical texts taken from the traditional and modern Western philosophical canon, as well as from non-canonical sources. (04/20)",
      "notes": [
        "(Cal-GETC area 3B)",
        "(CSU breadth area C2) (IGETC area 3B) [CSU-GE and IGETC are only for 2024-25 catalogs or earlier]"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 2,
          "open": 0,
          "url": "/c/merced-college/schedule/fall-2026/phil/#phil-01",
          "subject": "PHIL"
        },
        {
          "term": "spring-2027",
          "name": "Spring 2027",
          "sections": 2,
          "open": 2,
          "url": "/c/merced-college/schedule/spring-2027/phil/#phil-01",
          "subject": "PHIL"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "PHIL-01H",
      "subject": "PHIL",
      "number": "01H",
      "title": "Honors Introduction to Philosophy",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "3 hours lecture",
      "prerequisite": "ENGL-C1000 (Formerly ENGL-01A)",
      "cid": [
        "PHIL 100"
      ],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "This course introduces philosophical ideas and methods concerning self-identity, knowledge, reality and values. These topics will be discussed through reading primary philosophical texts taken from the traditional and modern Western philosophical canon, as well as from non-canonical sources. There will be an emphasis on philosophical research and writing. Students taking this class must be enrolled in the Honors Program. See the college catalog for a description of enrollment requirements. (04/19)",
      "notes": [
        "(Cal-GETC area 3B)",
        "(CSU breadth area C2) (IGETC area 3B) [CSU-GE and IGETC are only for 2024-25 catalogs or earlier]",
        "Limitation on enrollment: Enrollment in the Honors program"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "PHIL-02",
      "subject": "PHIL",
      "number": "02",
      "title": "Social and Political Philosophy",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "3 hours lecture",
      "advisory": "ENGL-C1000 (Formerly ENGL-01A)",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "This course examines philosophical issues concerning the nature of society and justifications for the authority of government. Concepts to be discussed include liberty, equality, justice, the common good, and the legitimate use of state power. (04/20)",
      "notes": [
        "(Cal-GETC area 3B/4)",
        "(CSU breadth area C2, D) (IGETC area 3B/4) [CSU-GE and IGETC are only for 2024-25 catalogs or earlier]"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "spring-2027",
          "name": "Spring 2027",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/merced-college/schedule/spring-2027/phil/#phil-02",
          "subject": "PHIL"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "PHIL-03",
      "subject": "PHIL",
      "number": "03",
      "title": "Ancient Philosophy",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "3 hours lecture",
      "advisory": "ENGL-C1000 (Formerly ENGL-01A)",
      "cid": [
        "PHIL 130"
      ],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "This course presents an introduction to the history of philosophy from the ancient world through the Middle Ages, with emphasis on the development of Greek philosophy from the Pre-Socratics through Aristotle. (04/20)",
      "notes": [
        "(Cal-GETC area 3B)",
        "(CSU breadth area C2) (IGETC area 3B) [CSU-GE and IGETC are only for 2024-25 catalogs or earlier]"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 0,
          "url": "/c/merced-college/schedule/fall-2026/phil/#phil-03",
          "subject": "PHIL"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "PHIL-04",
      "subject": "PHIL",
      "number": "04",
      "title": "Modern Philosophy",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "3 hours lecture",
      "advisory": "ENGL-C1000 (Formerly ENGL-01A)",
      "cid": [
        "PHIL 140"
      ],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "This course presents an introduction to the history of philosophy from the Renaissance to the present, with emphasis on Descartes through Kant. (04/20)",
      "notes": [
        "(Cal-GETC area 3B)",
        "(CSU breadth area C2) (IGETC area 3B) [CSU-GE and IGETC are only for 2024-25 catalogs or earlier]"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "spring-2027",
          "name": "Spring 2027",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/merced-college/schedule/spring-2027/phil/#phil-04",
          "subject": "PHIL"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "PHIL-05",
      "subject": "PHIL",
      "number": "05",
      "title": "Contemporary Ethical Issues",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "3 hours lecture",
      "advisory": "ENGL-C1000 (Formerly ENGL-01A)",
      "cid": [
        "PHIL 120"
      ],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "This course examines the concept of morality and values, representative ethical theories, and their application to contemporary ethical issues such as capital punishment, abortion, war, animal rights and economic justice. (04/20)",
      "notes": [
        "(Cal-GETC area 3B)",
        "(CSU breadth area C2) (IGETC area 3B) [CSU-GE and IGETC are only for 2024-25 catalogs or earlier]"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/merced-college/schedule/fall-2026/phil/#phil-05",
          "subject": "PHIL"
        },
        {
          "term": "spring-2027",
          "name": "Spring 2027",
          "sections": 2,
          "open": 2,
          "url": "/c/merced-college/schedule/spring-2027/phil/#phil-05",
          "subject": "PHIL"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "PHIL-06",
      "subject": "PHIL",
      "number": "06",
      "title": "Introduction to Feminist Philosophy",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "3 hours lecture",
      "advisory": "ENGL-C1000 (Formerly ENGL-01A)",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "Introduction to Feminist Philosophy introduces students to how gender shapes human experience, knowledge, and society through a social and behavioral science lens. Students will explore how gender, power, and identity influence individual behavior and shape social institutions. Topics include feminist theories like intersectionality and social constructivism, as well as feminist approaches to identity, knowledge, language, and ethics. The course also examines the philosophical foundations of key feminist movements. Emphasis is placed on theoretical frameworks, research methods, and diverse perspectives, with a focus on understanding the social dynamics that influence behavior across historical and cultural contexts. (12/25)",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "PHIL-10",
      "subject": "PHIL",
      "number": "10",
      "title": "Critical Thinking",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "3 hours lecture",
      "advisory": "ENGL-C1000 (Formerly ENGL-01A)",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "This is a practical course in sound and logical reasoning. The focus of this course is to develop the abilities to analyze, to criticize, and to reach reasoned conclusions. This includes the ability to recognize and avoid common fallacies in reasoning, and to construct cogent arguments and essays. (04/20)",
      "notes": [
        "(CSU breadth area A3) [CSU-GE and IGETC are only for 2024-25 catalogs or earlier]"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "PHIL-12",
      "subject": "PHIL",
      "number": "12",
      "title": "Introduction to Logic",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "3 hours lecture",
      "prerequisite": "ENGL-C1000 (Formerly ENGL-01A)",
      "cid": [
        "PHIL 110"
      ],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "This course explores symbolic logic, focusing on translating natural language arguments into formal symbolic form and evaluating their validity. Topics include deductive reasoning, truth tables, formal proofs, quantifiers, and rules of inference. Alongside formal exercises, students will write essays analyzing arguments, explaining logical methods, and reflecting on broader applications, with an emphasis on clarity, structure, and revision. (11/25)",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/merced-college/schedule/fall-2026/phil/#phil-12",
          "subject": "PHIL"
        },
        {
          "term": "spring-2027",
          "name": "Spring 2027",
          "sections": 2,
          "open": 2,
          "url": "/c/merced-college/schedule/spring-2027/phil/#phil-12",
          "subject": "PHIL"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "PHIL-15",
      "subject": "PHIL",
      "number": "15",
      "title": "Comparative Religions",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "3 hours lecture",
      "advisory": "ENGL-C1000 (Formerly ENGL-01A)",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU",
        "UC"
      ],
      "description": "This course surveys the historical background and fundamental philosophical concepts of the major religions of the world, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Shinto, Confucianism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, and some typical basic religions. (02/20)",
      "notes": [
        "(Cal-GETC area 3B)",
        "(CSU breadth area C2) (IGETC area 3B) [CSU-GE and IGETC are only for 2024-25 catalogs or earlier]"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 0,
          "url": "/c/merced-college/schedule/fall-2026/phil/#phil-15",
          "subject": "PHIL"
        },
        {
          "term": "spring-2027",
          "name": "Spring 2027",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/merced-college/schedule/spring-2027/phil/#phil-15",
          "subject": "PHIL"
        }
      ]
    }
  ]
}