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PHIL 190 –  Contempory Philosophy Honors (CRN: 46764) at  Cañada College for Spring 2025

Cañada College Website Day Class Honor Class Hybrid Class Low Textbook Cost (LTC) Class

Identified as a Honors Program Cohort
PHIL 190 Contemporary Philosophy

A survey of major philosophic movements from the late 1800s until the present day. These movements include phenomenology, Marxism, pragmatism, logical positivism, existentialism, feminism, and race theory. The course explores the social, political, ethical, and religious impact the movements have had on contemporary society. Specific topics include the relationship between mind and consciousness, authenticity, socially situated knowledge, and the relationship between continental and analytic philosophy.

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)

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Department: Philosophy

Number of Units: 3


Section
HPX - Lecture and/or Discussion
Meeting Date: 01/15-05/14
Meeting Time: 11:10am-12:25pm
Days: W
Building: 13 Room: 0236
Instructor: David Eck
HPX - Online
Meeting Date: 01/15-05/14
Meeting Time:
Days:
Building:  Virtual Room:  Remote
Instructor: David Eck
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 14, 2025
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