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PHIL 100 – Introduction to Philosophy (CRN: 44723) 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: David Eck, eckd@smccd.edu

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IGETC: 3B-Humanities - Canada

CSU: C2-Humanities - Canada

Fee Description	Type	Amount
Book-Inclusive Digital Acc-CAN	Flat Fee	$49

Section Information as of Thursday, November 7 2024 - 12:33:28 pm

Course status: Open

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AA - Lecture and/or Discussion Meeting Date: 01/14-05/15 Meeting Time: 9:45am-11:00am Days: T, Th Building: 13 Room: 0236 Instructor: David Eck	01/14-05/15	9:45am-11:00am	T, Th	13	0236	AA	Lecture and/or Discussion

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 15, 2025

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PHIL 100 – Introduction to Philosophy (CRN: 44723) at Cañada College for Spring 2025