Philosophy
Course Catalog
Philosophy (PHIL)
Philosophy |
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| PHIL 1 :: CRITICAL THINKING & WRITING | 5 Units | |||||
| Develops understanding of informal logic and practical reasoning skills necessary for academic success, including tools needed to analyze information from a variety of sources such as academic essays, philosophic literature, news media and advertising. Focus on skills of argumentation including, but not limited to, elements of an argument, deductive and inductive forms of argumentation, the evaluation of arguments and the recognition of a variety of fallacies. Skills developed through a series of written assignments of increasing scope and difficulty culminating in a sophisticated argumentative essay. | ||||||
| Prerequisite: One of the following: ENGL 1A, 1AH, or 1S & 1T. | ||||||
| Repeatability: Not Repeatable. | ||||||
| 5 hours lecture. (60 hours total per quarter.) | ||||||
| Foothill College GE Area: Communication & Analytical Thinking | ||||||
| Transferability: CSU and UC | ||||||
| Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at: foothill.edu/transfer/forms/current_transfer_ge_guide.pdf | ||||||
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| PHIL 2 :: INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL & POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY | 4 Units | |||||
| Social and political philosophies of classical, modern and contemporary thinkers. Issues of concern to include the justification and structure of the political state, constitution of government, individual rights and distribution of wealth. | ||||||
| Repeatability: Not Repeatable. | ||||||
| 4 hours lecture. (48 hours total per quarter.) | ||||||
| Foothill College GE Area: Humanities | ||||||
| Transferability: CSU and UC | ||||||
| Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at: foothill.edu/transfer/forms/current_transfer_ge_guide.pdf | ||||||
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| PHIL 4 :: INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY | 4 Units | |||||
| Introductory survey of writings, principles and concerns of philosophy. Primarily examines major topics in the study of metaphysics and epistemology through reading and critical examination of the writings of major figures in the history of philosophy. Related topics of concern to include ethics, theology and political philosophy. | ||||||
| Repeatability: Not Repeatable. | ||||||
| 4 hours lecture. (48 hours total per quarter.) | ||||||
| Foothill College GE Area: Humanities | ||||||
| Transferability: CSU and UC | ||||||
| Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at: foothill.edu/transfer/forms/current_transfer_ge_guide.pdf | ||||||
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| PHIL 7 :: INTRODUCTION TO SYMBOLIC LOGIC | 5 Units | |||||
| The use of logic as a tool for constructing, analyzing and evaluating arguments. Topics to be covered will be the basic construction of premises and conclusion to form arguments, common formal and informal fallacies, categorical propositions and syllogisms, propositional logic, natural deduction and predicate logic. | ||||||
| Repeatability: Not Repeatable. | ||||||
| 5 hours lecture. (60 hours total per quarter.) | ||||||
| Foothill College GE Area: Communication & Analytical Thinking | ||||||
| Transferability: CSU and UC | ||||||
| Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at: foothill.edu/transfer/forms/current_transfer_ge_guide.pdf | ||||||
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| PHIL 8 :: ETHICS | 5 Units | |||||
| Analysis and application of competing conceptions of the good. Course focuses on ethical theory (utilitarianism, duty-oriented ethics, virtue ethics, egoism, relativism, etc.) and various topics in applied ethics. | ||||||
| Repeatability: Not Repeatable. | ||||||
| 5 hours lecture. (60 hours total per quarter.) | ||||||
| Foothill College GE Area: Non-GE Applicable | ||||||
| Transferability: CSU and UC | ||||||
| Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at: foothill.edu/transfer/forms/current_transfer_ge_guide.pdf | ||||||
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| PHIL 11 :: INTRODUCTION TO THE PHILOSOPHY OF ART & AESTHETICS | 4 Units | |||||
| Analysis of the nature of art and aesthetics as an aspect of philosophic discourse. Engagement with historical and contemporary philosophic literature regarding central topics of aesthetic concern. Topics include the possibility of defining and delineating art from other related fields of endeavor (craft, mass entertainment, video games, etc.); examination of the reasons and qualities that make some sensory experiences specifically artistic; the possibility, or otherwise, for defining objective standards of beauty and taste; the potential for deriving meaning, value and knowledge regarding the human condition from artistic endeavor. Topics illustrated through examples from classical through contemporary visual art, architecture, music, and film. | ||||||
| Repeatability: Not Repeatable. | ||||||
| 4 hours lecture. (48 hours total per quarter.) | ||||||
| Foothill College GE Area: Humanities | ||||||
| Transferability: CSU and UC | ||||||
| Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at: foothill.edu/transfer/forms/current_transfer_ge_guide.pdf | ||||||
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| PHIL 12 :: PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE | 4 Units | |||||
| An investigation of major philosophical issues and problems regarding the nature of science, its importance and its implications for human understanding. In particular, the course will investigate the how scientific knowledge is constructed and how that knowledge influences our contemporary view of reality. Major issues in the course will include how science can be defined and demarcated from pseudoscience (astrology, creationism, new age spiritualism etc.), the concept of paradigms and paradigm shifts in the history of science, the role of inductive reasoning in science and its potential problems, and the importance of falsificationism in the development of scientific theory. | ||||||
| Repeatability: Not Repeatable. | ||||||
| 4 hours lecture. (48 hours total per quarter.) | ||||||
| Foothill College GE Area: Humanities | ||||||
| Transferability: CSU and UC | ||||||
| Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at: foothill.edu/transfer/forms/current_transfer_ge_guide.pdf | ||||||
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| PHIL 20A :: HISTORY OF WESTERN PHILOSOPHY FROM SOCRATES THROUGH ST. THOMAS | 4 Units | |||||
| Examination of Western philosophy with an emphasis on Greek philosophy from Thales through Aristotle and selected medieval philosophers from Augustine to St. Thomas Aquinas. | ||||||
| Repeatability: Not Repeatable. | ||||||
| 4 hours lecture. (48 hours total per quarter.) | ||||||
| Foothill College GE Area: Humanities | ||||||
| Transferability: CSU and UC | ||||||
| Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at: foothill.edu/transfer/forms/current_transfer_ge_guide.pdf | ||||||
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| PHIL 20B :: HISTORY OF WESTERN PHILOSOPHY FROM THE RENAISSANCE THROUGH KANT | 4 Units | |||||
| Examination of the major European philosophers and philosophic movements of the 17th and 18th centuries. Particular attention to paid to the transition out of the Medieval period into the Age of Enlightenment. | ||||||
| Repeatability: Not Repeatable. | ||||||
| 4 hours lecture. (48 hours total per quarter.) | ||||||
| Foothill College GE Area: Humanities | ||||||
| Transferability: CSU and UC | ||||||
| Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at: foothill.edu/transfer/forms/current_transfer_ge_guide.pdf | ||||||
Not scheduled for the current active quarter. Do you want to try a different quarter?: | ||||||
| PHIL 24 :: COMPARATIVE WORLD RELIGIONS: EAST | 4 Units | |||||
| Origin, history and significant ideas of the world's major Eastern religions. Particular focus on practice and concepts in Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, and Zen. | ||||||
| Advisory: Demonstrated proficiency in English by placement via multiple measures OR through an equivalent placement process OR completion of ESLL 125 & ESLL 249. | ||||||
| Repeatability: Not Repeatable. | ||||||
| 4 hours lecture. (48 hours total per quarter.) | ||||||
| Foothill College GE Area: Humanities | ||||||
| Transferability: CSU and UC | ||||||
| Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at: foothill.edu/transfer/forms/current_transfer_ge_guide.pdf | ||||||
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| PHIL 25 :: COMPARATIVE WORLD RELIGIONS: WEST | 4 Units | |||||
| Explores the origin, history and significant ideas of the world's Western religions. Compares the fundamental insights, ideals and contributions toward the human moral heritage and wisdom of the Early Religions, Judaism, Zoroastrianism, Christianity, and Islam. | ||||||
| Repeatability: Not Repeatable. | ||||||
| 4 hours lecture. (48 hours total per quarter.) | ||||||
| Foothill College GE Area: Humanities | ||||||
| Transferability: CSU and UC | ||||||
| Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at: foothill.edu/transfer/forms/current_transfer_ge_guide.pdf | ||||||
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| PHIL 70R :: INDEPENDENT STUDY IN PHILOSOPHY | 1 Unit | |||||
| Provides an opportunity for the student to expand their studies in Philosophy beyond the classroom by completing a project or an assignment arranged by agreement between the student and instructor. The student is required to contract with the instructor to determine the scope of assignment and the unit value assigned for successful completion. Students may take a maximum of 6 units of Independent Study per department. | ||||||
| Repeatability: Not Repeatable. | ||||||
| 3 hours laboratory per week. (36 hours total per quarter.) | ||||||
| Foothill College GE Area: Non-GE Applicable | ||||||
| Transferability: CSU | ||||||
| Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at: foothill.edu/transfer/forms/current_transfer_ge_guide.pdf | ||||||
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| PHIL 71R :: INDEPENDENT STUDY IN PHILOSOPHY | 2 Units | |||||
| Provides an opportunity for the student to expand their studies in Philosophy beyond the classroom by completing a project or an assignment arranged by agreement between the student and instructor. The student is required to contract with the instructor to determine the scope of assignment and the unit value assigned for successful completion. Students may take a maximum of 6 units of Independent Study per department. | ||||||
| Repeatability: Not Repeatable. | ||||||
| 6 hours laboratory per week. (72 hours total per quarter.) | ||||||
| Foothill College GE Area: Non-GE Applicable | ||||||
| Transferability: CSU | ||||||
| Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at: foothill.edu/transfer/forms/current_transfer_ge_guide.pdf | ||||||
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| PHIL 72R :: INDEPENDENT STUDY IN PHILOSOPHY | 3 Units | |||||
| Provides an opportunity for the student to expand their studies in Philosophy beyond the classroom by completing a project or an assignment arranged by agreement between the student and instructor. The student is required to contract with the instructor to determine the scope of assignment and the unit value assigned for successful completion. Students may take a maximum of 6 units of Independent Study per department. | ||||||
| Repeatability: Not Repeatable. | ||||||
| 9 hours laboratory per week. (108 hours total per quarter.) | ||||||
| Foothill College GE Area: Non-GE Applicable | ||||||
| Transferability: CSU | ||||||
| Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at: foothill.edu/transfer/forms/current_transfer_ge_guide.pdf | ||||||
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| PHIL 73R :: INDEPENDENT STUDY IN PHILOSOPHY | 4 Units | |||||
| Provides an opportunity for the student to expand their studies in Philosophy beyond the classroom by completing a project or an assignment arranged by agreement between the student and instructor. The student is required to contract with the instructor to determine the scope of assignment and the unit value assigned for successful completion. Students may take a maximum of 6 units of Independent Study per department. | ||||||
| Repeatability: Not Repeatable. | ||||||
| 12 hours laboratory per week. (144 hours total per quarter.) | ||||||
| Foothill College GE Area: Non-GE Applicable | ||||||
| Transferability: CSU | ||||||
| Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at: foothill.edu/transfer/forms/current_transfer_ge_guide.pdf | ||||||
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