Philosophy
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Philosophy
CRITICAL THINKING & WRITING
5 Units
- Description: 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 or 1AH or ESLL 26.
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 5 hours lecture per week. 60 hours total per quarter. (60 hours total per quarter.)
- Foothill 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 Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
For information on how to clear a prerequisite please go to: http://www.foothill.edu/counseling/prereqs.phpOnlineOnline: a fully online asynchronous class where you work in your time and place to meet the instructor's requirements
2 of 35 open
PHIL-001.-01W
Course Dates: 09/25/2023 - 12/15/2023
Course Number
20936
Type
Lecture
Day & Time
Async Asynchronous: flexible time and place such as Online in Canvas with recorded lectures
Instructor
HOEKENGA, DAVIDRoom
Textbook
Footnote: This fully online asynchronous class has online activities with weekly requirements and due dates outlined by the course instructor.
After registering, find out how to log in to the course site. https://foothill.edu/onlinelearning/students/canvas-login-instructions-students.html
INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY
4 Units
- Description: 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.
- Hours: 4 hours lecture per week. 48 hours total per quarter. (48 hours total per quarter.)
- Foothill 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 Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
For information on how to clear a prerequisite please go to: http://www.foothill.edu/counseling/prereqs.phpOn CampusOn Campus: Class held at one of our main or Sunnyvale campuses. See Room below for link.
5 of 50 open
PHIL-004.-01
Course Dates: 09/25/2023 - 12/15/2023
20 of 20 open waitlist
Course Number
20937
Type
Lecture
Day & Time
10:00 AM
11:50 AM
TTh
Instructor
TAPIA, BRIANRoom
Textbook
OnlineOnline: a fully online asynchronous class where you work in your time and place to meet the instructor's requirements
1 of 50 open
PHIL-004.-02W
Course Dates: 09/25/2023 - 12/15/2023
18 of 20 open waitlist
Course Number
20064
Type
Lecture
Day & Time
Async Asynchronous: flexible time and place such as Online in Canvas with recorded lectures
Instructor
CHANG, JASONRoom
Textbook
Footnote: This fully online asynchronous class has online activities with weekly requirements and due dates outlined by the course instructor.
After registering, find out how to log in to the course site. https://foothill.edu/onlinelearning/students/canvas-login-instructions-students.html
OnlineOnline: a fully online asynchronous class where you work in your time and place to meet the instructor's requirements
Late Start
8 of 50 open
PHIL-004.-03W
Course Dates: 11/06/2023 - 12/15/2023
20 of 20 open waitlist
Course Number
22048
Type
Lecture
Day & Time
Async Asynchronous: flexible time and place such as Online in Canvas with recorded lectures
Instructor
TAPIA, BRIANRoom
Textbook
ETHICS
5 Units
- Description: 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.
- Hours: 5 hours lecture per week. 60 hours total per quarter. (60 hours total per quarter.)
- Transferability: CSU and UC
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
For information on how to clear a prerequisite please go to: http://www.foothill.edu/counseling/prereqs.phpOnlineOnline: a fully online asynchronous class where you work in your time and place to meet the instructor's requirements
Waitlist
PHIL-008.-01W
Course Dates: 09/25/2023 - 12/15/2023
18 of 20 open waitlist
Course Number
20303
Type
Lecture
Day & Time
Async Asynchronous: flexible time and place such as Online in Canvas with recorded lectures
Instructor
TAPIA, BRIANRoom
Textbook
Footnote: This fully online asynchronous class has online activities with weekly requirements and due dates outlined by the course instructor.
After registering, find out how to log in to the course site. https://foothill.edu/onlinelearning/students/canvas-login-instructions-students.html
OnlineOnline: a fully online asynchronous class where you work in your time and place to meet the instructor's requirements
Late Start
42 of 50 open
PHIL-008.-02W
Course Dates: 11/06/2023 - 12/15/2023
20 of 20 open waitlist
Course Number
22100
Type
Lecture
Day & Time
Async Asynchronous: flexible time and place such as Online in Canvas with recorded lectures
Instructor
PROVOST, GLORIANRoom
Textbook
HISTORY OF WESTERN PHILOSOPHY FROM SOCRATES THROUGH ST. THOMAS
4 Units
- Description: 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.
- Hours: 4 hours lecture per week. 48 hours total per quarter. (48 hours total per quarter.)
- Foothill 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 Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
For information on how to clear a prerequisite please go to: http://www.foothill.edu/counseling/prereqs.phpOnlineOnline: a fully online asynchronous class where you work in your time and place to meet the instructor's requirements
14 of 50 open
PHIL-020A-01W
Course Dates: 09/25/2023 - 12/15/2023
20 of 20 open waitlist
Course Number
20505
Type
Lecture
Day & Time
Async Asynchronous: flexible time and place such as Online in Canvas with recorded lectures
Instructor
TAPIA, BRIANRoom
Textbook
Footnote: This fully online asynchronous class has online activities with weekly requirements and due dates outlined by the course instructor.
After registering, find out how to log in to the course site. https://foothill.edu/onlinelearning/students/canvas-login-instructions-students.html
INDEPENDENT STUDY IN PHILOSOPHY
1 Unit
- Description: 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.
- Hours: 3 hours lab per week. 36 hours total per quarter. (36 hours total per quarter.)
- Transferability: CSU
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
For information on how to clear a prerequisite please go to: http://www.foothill.edu/counseling/prereqs.phpOn CampusOn Campus: Class held at one of our main or Sunnyvale campuses. See Room below for link.
Waitlist
PHIL-070R-01
Course Dates: 09/25/2023 - 12/15/2023
Course Number
20223
Type
Lecture
Day & Time
TBA
TBA
Instructor
STAFF, MRoom
Textbook
Footnote: Independent study courses are offered through agreements with individual faculty members. To enroll, students must meet with an instructor who then submits an independent study contract during the first two weeks of the quarter. Students must discuss enrollment and potential projects with interested faculty members.
INDEPENDENT STUDY IN PHILOSOPHY
2 Units
- Description: 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.
- Hours: 6 hours lab per week. 72 hours total per quarter. (72 hours total per quarter.)
- Transferability: CSU
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
For information on how to clear a prerequisite please go to: http://www.foothill.edu/counseling/prereqs.phpOn CampusOn Campus: Class held at one of our main or Sunnyvale campuses. See Room below for link.
Waitlist
PHIL-071R-01
Course Dates: 09/25/2023 - 12/15/2023
Course Number
20224
Type
Lecture
Day & Time
TBA
TBA
Instructor
STAFF, MRoom
Textbook
Footnote: Independent study courses are offered through agreements with individual faculty members. To enroll, students must meet with an instructor who then submits an independent study contract during the first two weeks of the quarter. Students must discuss enrollment and potential projects with interested faculty members.
INDEPENDENT STUDY IN PHILOSOPHY
3 Units
- Description: 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.
- Hours: 9 hours lab per week. 108 hours total per quarter. (108 hours total per quarter.)
- Transferability: CSU
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
For information on how to clear a prerequisite please go to: http://www.foothill.edu/counseling/prereqs.phpOn CampusOn Campus: Class held at one of our main or Sunnyvale campuses. See Room below for link.
Waitlist
PHIL-072R-01
Course Dates: 09/25/2023 - 12/15/2023
Course Number
20225
Type
Lecture
Day & Time
TBA
TBA
Instructor
STAFF, MRoom
Textbook
Footnote: Independent study courses are offered through agreements with individual faculty members. To enroll, students must meet with an instructor who then submits an independent study contract during the first two weeks of the quarter. Students must discuss enrollment and potential projects with interested faculty members.
INDEPENDENT STUDY IN PHILOSOPHY
4 Units
- Description: 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.
- Hours: 12 hours lab per week. 144 hours total per quarter. (144 hours total per quarter.)
- Transferability: CSU
- Transfer GE: Information regarding how this course is applied toward CSU GE/Breadth or IGETC certification is available at:
- Foothill Transfer GE Guide
Department Note:
For information on how to clear a prerequisite please go to: http://www.foothill.edu/counseling/prereqs.phpOn CampusOn Campus: Class held at one of our main or Sunnyvale campuses. See Room below for link.
Waitlist
PHIL-073R-01
Course Dates: 09/25/2023 - 12/15/2023
Course Number
20226
Type
Lecture
Day & Time
TBA
TBA
Instructor
STAFF, MRoom
Textbook
Footnote: Independent study courses are offered through agreements with individual faculty members. To enroll, students must meet with an instructor who then submits an independent study contract during the first two weeks of the quarter. Students must discuss enrollment and potential projects with interested faculty members.