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Philosophy Courses
PHIL 1 - God, Nature, Human Nature
3 units
An exploration of the nature and range of philosophical inquiry in relation to everyday problems of humans as individuals, as citizens, as physical creatures, and as creators of spiritual and artistic works. Philosophical texts are analyzed with special attention given to the development of skills in analysis and argumentation. NOTE: Philosophy 2 and 4 are also introductory courses and may be taken before Philosophy 1 if a more detailed examination of ethical problems, the theory of knowledge, or political philosophy is desired. Strongly Recommended: Eligibility for ENG 1A. 54 hours lecture.
- AA/AS GE. Transfer: CSU, UC*; CSU GE: C2; IGETC: 3B; C-ID# PHIL 100. * PHIL 1 and 1H combined: UC credit will be awarded only for the first course completed with a grade of C or better.
- Degree Applicable, Credit Grading Option: GR
PHIL 1H - Honors Philosophy 1: God, Nature, Human Nature
3 units
This is an honors course for philosophy 1. Philosophy 1 is an exploration of the nature and range of philosophical inquiry in relation to everyday problems of humans as individuals, as citizens, as physical creatures, and as creators of spiritual and artistic works. Philosophical texts are analyzed with special attention given to the development of skills in analysis and argumentation. Students in Honors Philosophy 1 course will have assignments in reading, writing, discussion, analysis, and oral presentation at a level of rigor higher than those in Philosophy 1 and consistent with honors program expectations. NOTE: Philosophy 2 and 4 are also introductory courses and may be taken before Philosophy 1 if a more detailed examination of ethical problems, the theory of knowledge, or political philosophy is desired. A student who has successfully completed PHIL 1 cannot enroll in PHIL 1H. Strongly Recommended: Eligibility for ENG 1A. 54 hours lecture.
- AA/AS GE. Transfer: CSU, UC*; CSU GE: C2; IGETC: 3B; C-ID# PHIL 100. * PHIL 1 and 1H combined: UC credit will be awarded only for the first course completed with a grade of C or better.
- Degree Applicable, Credit Grading Option: GR
PHIL 2 - Ethics
3 units
This course covers the concepts of morality, values and influential ethical theories. Students taking this course will be required to use philosophical methods to evaluate these theories for themselves and show how these theories can apply to everyday ethical questions. Strongly Recommended: Eligibility for ENG 1A. 54 hours lecture.
- AA/AS GE. Transfer: CSU, UC*; CSU GE: C2; IGETC: 3B; C-ID# PHIL 120. * PHIL 2 and 2H combined: UC credit will be awarded only for the first course completed with a grade of C or better.
- Degree Applicable, Credit Grading Option: GR
PHIL 2H - Honors Philisophy 2: Ethics
3 units
This is an honors course for Philosophy 2. This course covers the concepts of morality, values and influential ethical theories. Students taking this course will be required to use philosophical methods to evaluate these theories for themselves and show how these theories can apply to everyday ethical questions. Students in Honors Philosophy 2 course will have assignments in reading, writing, discussion, analysis, and oral presentation at a level of rigor higher than those in Philosophy 2 and consistent with honors program expectations. A student who has successfully completed PHIL 2 cannot enroll in PHIL 2H. Strongly Recommended: Eligibility for ENG 1A. 54 hours lecture.
- AA/AS GE. Transfer: CSU, UC*; CSU GE: C2; IGETC: 3B; C-ID# PHIL 120. * PHIL 2 and 2H combined: UC credit will be awarded only for the first course completed with a grade of C or better.
- Degree Applicable, Credit Grading Option: GR
PHIL 3 - Aesthetics
3 units
An introduction to the philosophical analysis of art. Topics include the nature of art and beauty, the value of art, and philosophical methods of evaluating, critiquing, and drawing meaning from artistic works. 54 hours lecture.
- AA/AS GE. Transfer: CSU, UC, CSU GE: C2; IGETC: 3B.
- Degree Applicable, Credit Grading Option: OP
PHIL 4 - Intro to Philosophy: Knowledge
3 units
Systematic analysis of documents that constitute the major statements in the theory of knowledge. Investigation of the nature of knowledge, truth and belief. Emphasis placed on enabling students to analyze, critique and defend their own systems of beliefs. Strongly Recommended: Eligibility for ENG 1A. 54 hours lecture.
- AA/AS GE. Transfer: CSU, UC; CSU GE: C2; IGETC: 3B.
- Degree Applicable, Credit Grading Option: GR
PHIL 5 - Feminist Philosophy
3 units
Introduction to feminist philosophical perspectives on such issues as gender, art, sexuality, knowledge, power, identity, popular culture, religion, ethics, and war. Emphasis placed on critical analysis as well as application to contemporary problems facing women today. 54 hours lecture.
- AA/AS GE. Transfer: CSU, UC; CSU GE: C2; IGETC: 3B.
- Degree Applicable, Credit Grading Option: OP
PHIL 6 - Introduction to Logic
3 units
An introduction to Logic. This course is designed to develop eff ective reasoning skills. Valid reasoning through formal deductive logic is emphasized, but the course also covers meaning in language, fallacies, and inductive reasoning methods in philosophy, literature and the sciences. Strongly Recommended: Eligibility for ENG 1A. 54 hours lecture.
- AA/AS GE. Transfer: CSU, UC; CSU GE: A3; C-ID# PHIL 110.
- Degree Applicable, Credit Grading Option: OP
PHIL 8 - Logic and Argumentation
4 units
Logic and Argumentation. This course is designed to develop effective reasoning skills. Valid reasoning through formal deductive logic is emphasized, but the course also covers meaning in language, fallacies, and inductive reasoning methods in philosophy, literature and the sciences. This course diff ers from Philosophy 6 (Introduction to Logic) in that it has a prerequisite of English 1A and involves the application of logical technique to a major research paper. Prerequisite: ENG 1A with a minimum grade of C. 72 hours lecture.
- AA/AS GE. Transfer: CSU, UC; CSU GE: A3; IGETC: 1B.
- Degree Applicable, Credit Grading Option: GR
PHIL 29 - Independent Study, Philosophy
0.5 - 2 units
For course information, see "Independent Studies". 27-108 hours laboratory.
Independent Study
0.5 - 2 units
Independent Study courses are open to all students and employ many combinations of media and educational techniques to create individualized, self-pacing education. Check with the Counseling Center, Building 1600, concerning transferability of Independent Study courses to four-year institutions. Independent Study is contracted through an instructor for research, field experience, or skill development. Independent Study is offered under many subject areas contained in the Catalog using the number 29. Transfer: CSU; UC credit may be granted only after review of course outline by specific UC campus after transfer. Independent Study courses have a grading option of "OP" unless otherwise indicated.
- Degree Applicable, Credit
For more information please contact:
Jeremiah Bodnar
Office 2121
(925) 424-1263
jbodnar@laspositascollege.edu