Philosophy PHIL

PHIL 1 Introduction to Philosophy

Units

3

Hours

3 hours lecture

Transfers to

CSU, UC

C-ID

PHIL 100

Peralta GE Areas 3; Cal-GETC Area 3B;

Study of selected classic examples of original works of philosophers: Literature of the discipline and analytical methods, aims, goals, and types of problems peculiar to philosophers and philosophical inquiry; metaphysics, epistemology, valuing and axiology, aesthetics, and religion.

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.

PHIL 2 Social and Political Philosophy

Units

3

Hours

3 hours lecture

Transfers to

CSU, UC

Peralta GE Areas 3; Cal-GETC Area 3B;

Focus on classic examples of social and political philosophy in Western civilization: Original writings by classic Greeks (Plato and Aristotle), Americans (Hamilton, Madison, and Jefferson), modern Europeans (Marx and Mill), and appropriate contemporary philosophers.

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.

PHIL 10 Logic

Units

3

Hours

3 hours lecture

Transfers to

CSU, UC

Peralta GE Areas 1B;

Consideration of logical problems of language: Deduction and induction, fallacies, theory of argument and the scientific method, and study of correct reasoning in Aristotelian and modern logic.

Offered: Fall 2026 (1 section)

PHIL 49 Independent Study in Philosophy

Units

.5-5

Hours

.5 - 5 hours lecture

Transfers to

CSU

In-depth exploration of an area or problem of the student's choice not covered by regular catalog offerings in Philosophy. Student must obtain approval from an appropriate faculty member. For more details, see the section on independent study in the college catalog.

Not on the Fall 2026 schedule.