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PHIL 100 – Introduction to Philosophy (CRN: 43400) at Cañada College for Spring 2025

PHIL 100 Introduction to Philosophy

An introductory course that examines classic philosophical problems in the areas of metaphysics, epistemology, and ethics. Within ethics, attention is given to historical as well as contemporary social and political issues. The course surveys influential philosophers in the Western and Eastern intellectual traditions, providing a multicultural perspective on the above problem areas. The aim of the course is to think critically about these topics, using the philosophical method, and connect the issues to contemporary life.

Units: 3

Degree Credit

Grade Option (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass)

Lecture hours/semester: 48-54
Homework hours/semester: 96-108

Prerequisites: None

Corequisites: None

AA/AS Degree Requirements: Area C2

Transfer Credit: CSU (CSU GE Area C2), UC (IGETC Area 3B)

C-ID: PHIL 100

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Department: Philosophy

Number of Units: 3

Textbook: View textbook in Bookstore

Instructor: Jason Chang, changj@smccd.edu

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IGETC: 3B-Humanities - Canada

CSU: C2-Humanities - Canada

Section Information as of Thursday, November 7 2024 - 12:33:46 pm

Course status: Open

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InstructorSection	Meeting Date	Meeting Time	Days	Building	Room	Section	Section Description
HLX - Lecture and/or Discussion Meeting Date: 01/16-05/22 Meeting Time: 6:10pm-8:00pm Days: Th Building: 13 Room: 0236 Instructor: Jason Chang	01/16-05/22	6:10pm-8:00pm	Th	13	0236	HLX	Lecture and/or Discussion
HLX - Online Meeting Date: 01/16-05/22 Meeting Time: Days: Building: Virtual Room: Remote Instructor: Jason Chang	01/16-05/22			Virtual	Remote	HLX	Online

Critical Dates for this Course	Date
Last day to add class	January 27, 2025
Last day to drop with a refund	January 27, 2025
Last day to drop without a "W"	February 2, 2025
Last day to drop with a "W"	April 23, 2025
Last day to change to Pass/No Pass Grading Option	May 22, 2025

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PHIL 100 – Introduction to Philosophy (CRN: 43400) at Cañada College for Spring 2025