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in course numbers across California Community Colleges — is underway for Fall 2025. This impacts six Foothill courses plus their honors course
version. View the six courses listed here.
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of the class course section number IF that class is NOT being taught FULLY in person
on campus. View section letter code definitions.
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11 classes scheduled
PHIL 1
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 C1000 or C1000H or ESLL 26.
- Corequisite:
- Advisory:
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 5 hours lecture per week. 60 hours total per quarter.
- Foothill GE Area: Oral Communication & Critical Thinking
- Transferability: Both
- 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:
Section:
PHIL-001.-01W
Course Number (CRN):
40308
Dates:
4/5/2027 - 6/25/2027
Open
50 of 50 seats open
20 of 20 waitlist seats open
| Type | Room | Day & Time | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | Online | TBA TBA | CHANG, JASON |
| Modality | Textbook(s) | Footnote |
|---|---|---|
| Fully Online asynchronous | Check Bookstore | 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. View Canvas Login Instructions. |
PHIL 4
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.
- Prerequisite:
- Corequisite:
- Advisory:
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 4 hours lecture per week. 48 hours total per quarter.
- Foothill GE Area: Arts & Humanities
- Transferability: Both
- 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:
Section:
PHIL-004.-01W
Course Number (CRN):
40142
Dates:
4/5/2027 - 6/25/2027
Open
50 of 50 seats open
20 of 20 waitlist seats open
| Type | Room | Day & Time | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | Online | TBA TBA | TAPIA, BRIAN |
| Modality | Textbook(s) | Footnote |
|---|---|---|
| Fully Online asynchronous | Check Bookstore | 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. View Canvas Login Instructions. |
PHIL 7
INTRODUCTION TO SYMBOLIC LOGIC
5 units
- Description: 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.
- Prerequisite:
- Corequisite:
- Advisory:
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 5 hours lecture per week. 60 hours total per quarter.
- Foothill GE Area: Oral Communication & Critical Thinking
- Transferability: Both
- 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:
Section:
PHIL-007.-01Y
Course Number (CRN):
40147
Dates:
4/5/2027 - 6/25/2027
Open
50 of 50 seats open
20 of 20 waitlist seats open
| Modality | Textbook(s) | Footnote |
|---|---|---|
| IN-PERSON some wkly online | Check Bookstore | This hybrid class has regularly scheduled on-campus class meetings and required asynchronous 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. View Canvas Login Instructions. |
PHIL 8
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.
- Prerequisite:
- Corequisite:
- Advisory:
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 5 hours lecture per week. 60 hours total per quarter.
- Foothill GE Area:
- Transferability: Both
- 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:
Section:
PHIL-008.-01T
Course Number (CRN):
40890
Dates:
4/5/2027 - 6/25/2027
Open
50 of 50 seats open
20 of 20 waitlist seats open
| Modality | Textbook(s) | Footnote |
|---|---|---|
| IN-PERSON some wkly online | Check Bookstore | This hybrid class requires in-person attendance, both synchronous virtual online and on-campus conducted with the instructor on specific days and times, as noted in the class schedule, and asynchronous online class activities with weekly requirements and due dates outlined by the course instructor. After registering, find out how to log in to the course site. View Canvas Login Instructions. |
Section:
PHIL-008.-02W
Course Number (CRN):
40128
Dates:
4/5/2027 - 6/25/2027
Open
50 of 50 seats open
20 of 20 waitlist seats open
| Type | Room | Day & Time | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | Online | TBA TBA | TAPIA, BRIAN |
| Modality | Textbook(s) | Footnote |
|---|---|---|
| Fully Online asynchronous | Check Bookstore | 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. View Canvas Login Instructions. |
PHIL 11
INTRODUCTION TO THE PHILOSOPHY OF ART & AESTHETICS
4 units
- Description: 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.
- Prerequisite:
- Corequisite:
- Advisory:
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 4 hours lecture per week. 48 hours total per quarter.
- Foothill GE Area: Arts & Humanities
- Transferability: Both
- 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:
Section:
PHIL-011.-01W
Course Number (CRN):
40891
Dates:
4/5/2027 - 6/25/2027
Open
50 of 50 seats open
20 of 20 waitlist seats open
| Type | Room | Day & Time | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | Online | TBA TBA | HOEKENGA, DAVID |
| Modality | Textbook(s) | Footnote |
|---|---|---|
| Fully Online asynchronous | Check Bookstore | 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. View Canvas Login Instructions. |
PHIL 24
COMPARATIVE WORLD RELIGIONS: EAST
4 units
- Description: 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.
- Prerequisite:
- Corequisite:
- Advisory: 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.
- Hours: 4 hours lecture per week. 48 hours total per quarter.
- Foothill GE Area: Arts & Humanities
- Transferability: Both
- 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:
Section:
PHIL-024.-01W
Course Number (CRN):
40409
Dates:
4/5/2027 - 6/25/2027
Open
50 of 50 seats open
20 of 20 waitlist seats open
| Type | Room | Day & Time | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | Online | TBA TBA | TAPIA, BRIAN |
| Modality | Textbook(s) | Footnote |
|---|---|---|
| Fully Online asynchronous | Check Bookstore | 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. View Canvas Login Instructions. |
PHIL 70R
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.
- Prerequisite:
- Corequisite:
- Advisory:
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 3 hours lab per week. 36 hours total per quarter.
- Foothill GE Area:
- 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:
Section:
PHIL-070R-01
Course Number (CRN):
40131
Dates:
4/5/2027 - 6/25/2027
Waitlist
0 of 0 seats open
0 of 0 waitlist seats open
| Type | Room | Day & Time | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lab | TBA | TBA TBA | STAFF, M |
PHIL 71R
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.
- Prerequisite:
- Corequisite:
- Advisory:
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 6 hours lab per week. 72 hours total per quarter.
- Foothill GE Area:
- 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:
Section:
PHIL-071R-01
Course Number (CRN):
40143
Dates:
4/5/2027 - 6/25/2027
Waitlist
0 of 0 seats open
0 of 0 waitlist seats open
| Type | Room | Day & Time | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lab | TBA | TBA TBA | STAFF, M |
PHIL 72R
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.
- Prerequisite:
- Corequisite:
- Advisory:
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 9 hours lab per week. 108 hours total per quarter.
- Foothill GE Area:
- 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:
Section:
PHIL-072R-01
Course Number (CRN):
40144
Dates:
4/5/2027 - 6/25/2027
Waitlist
0 of 0 seats open
0 of 0 waitlist seats open
| Type | Room | Day & Time | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lab | TBA | TBA TBA | STAFF, M |
PHIL 73R
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.
- Prerequisite:
- Corequisite:
- Advisory:
- Repeatability: Not Repeatable.
- Hours: 12 hours lab per week. 144 hours total per quarter.
- Foothill GE Area:
- 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:
Section:
PHIL-073R-01
Course Number (CRN):
41343
Dates:
4/5/2027 - 6/25/2027
Waitlist
0 of 0 seats open
0 of 0 waitlist seats open
| Type | Room | Day & Time | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lab | TBA | TBA TBA | STAFF, M |
| Modality | Textbook(s) | Footnote |
|---|---|---|
| In-person | Check Bookstore | 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. |
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