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1 Introduction to Philosophy (3) UC:CSU (CAN PHIL 2)
This course examines such questions as the existence of God, the problems of evil, the nature of the soul and the origin of knowledge. It takes a historical approach to philosophical problems in the Western tradition emphasizing the development of analytic and evaluative skills. An inquiry into the nature of science, religion, metaphysics and the theory of knowledge is undertaken.
6 Logic in Practice (3) UC:CSU (CAN PHIL 6)
An introduction to critical thinking, the skill of evaluating and constructing arguments as they appear in ordinary language. This course examines problems of clarity of language as they appear in a variety of disciplines such as science, the humanities, social sciences, law and business. Emphasis is placed on the practical application of logical skills to other disciplines.
8 Deductive Logic (3) UC:CSU
This course is an introduction to the principles of deductive and inductive reasoning emphasizing critical and evaluative skills. Introduces technical analysis of the reasoning process, categorical and prepositional logic, and formal and informal fallacies.
NOTE: This course is an excellent preparation for the LSAT.
9 Symbolic Logic I (3) UC:CSU
This course provides an introduction to formal logic including truth, validity, truth tables, tautologies, contradictions, contingencies, quantification and methods of deduction.
18 Business Ethics (3) UC:CSU
This course introduces the study of values, and their importance in the practical conduct of business.
20 Ethics (3) UC:CSU (CAN PHIL 4)
An inquiry into the nature of morality, and ethical theory in both historical and contemporary settings as they apply to business, the arts, science, and medicine. An analysis of utilitarianism, duty theory and virtue theory as well as contemporary moral issues such as abortion, capital punishment, animal rights, environmental issues and the role of ethics in political and social policy.
33 Comparative Survey of World Religions (3) UC:CSU
(Formerly Philosophy 23)
This course analyzes the world's great religions, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Judaism, Islam and Christianity. This course investigates pre-rational religions, mystic cults, myth and ritual. Emphasis is placed on the philosophical assumptions and principles underlying religious beliefs and the influence of environment and culture on these beliefs.
41 An Introduction to Philosophy and Literature (3) UC:CSU
This course offers an examination of great philosophical and literary works which explore the relationships between philosophy and literature. An analysis is made of philosophical themes such as the nature of self, faith and reason, and the problem of evil as it arises in plays, novels, poems and short stories.
185 Directed Study - Philosophy (1) CSU
285 Directed Study - Philosophy (2) CSU
385 Directed Study - Philosophy (3) CSU
Directed Study allows a student to pursue Philosophy on a contract basis under the direction of a supervising instructor.
NOTE: Maximum UC credit allowed: 3-1/3 semester-units per semester, 6 units total in any or all appropriate subject areas combined. Please note that the granting of transfer credit for courses of this kind is contingent upon a review of the course outline by a UC campus.
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