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PHIL 100 – Introduction to Philosophy (CRN: 44306) at Cañada College for Spring 2025

This course is offered online and it is recommended you complete a short self-assessment to ensure readiness before taking an online course.

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

Canada College (Online Course)

Department: Philosophy

Number of Units: 3

Textbook: View textbook in Bookstore

Instructor: Jason Chang, changj@smccd.edu

View all PHIL 100 courses

IGETC: 3B-Humanities - Canada

CSU: C2-Humanities - Canada

Section Information as of Monday, December 23 2024 - 07:38:48 pm

Course status: Open for Waitlist - 4 on waitlist

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InstructorSection	Meeting Date	Meeting Time	Days	Building	Room	Section	Section Description
OLH - Online Meeting Date: 01/13-05/22 Meeting Time: Days: Online course Room: 0000 Instructor: Jason Chang	01/13-05/22			Online course	0000	OLH	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: 44306) at Cañada College for Spring 2025