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PHIL1 - INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY
C-ID:
PHIL100
Course Description
Investigates many of the major philosophical themes within the Western tradition. Among these themes will be the nature of the self, free will and determinism, the ground and nature of human knowledge, the nature of human values, ethical theory, aesthetic value, and the nature of society in relation to the individual. Other topics include the nature and methods of the sciences, philosophical psychology and the theory of language. Credit may be earned for either PHIL 1 or PHIL 1H, but not both.
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Tuition & Fees
Tuition:$138.00
Tuition and mandatory fees only. Financial aid may apply. Please contact your local Financial Aid Office for details.
Location
Online
Units
3.0 semester units
Badges
Course Sections
Seat counts change rapidly, these numbers may not reflect current seat availability.
Spring 2026 - Semester
Mar 23 to May 20
section:
32034
Format:
Time:
TBA
Professor(s):
Peter A Murray
Live Seat Count:
0 available seats
- (about 5 hours ago)
Section notes:
This course requires the use of Canvas and a device with reliable access to the internet. Additionally, third party applications may be used.
Tuition:$138.00
Section Full
Jan 12 to Mar 15
section:
32030
Format:
Time:
TBA
Professor(s):
Michael Joseph Monge
Live Seat Count:
33 available seats
- (about 5 hours ago)
Section notes:
This course requires the use of Canvas and a device with reliable access to the internet. Additionally, third party applications may be used.
Tuition:$138.00
Already Started
Jan 12 to May 20
section:
32028
Format:
Time:
TBA
Professor(s):
Alicia Michelle Armijo
Live Seat Count:
11 available seats
- (about 5 hours ago)
Section notes:
This course requires the use of Canvas and a device with reliable access to the internet. Additionally, third party applications may be used.
Tuition:$138.00
Already Started
Mar 23 to May 20
section:
32033
Format:
Time:
TBA
Professor(s):
Basil Edward Smith
Live Seat Count:
0 available seats
- (about 5 hours ago)
Section notes:
Investigates many of the major philosophical themes within the Western tradition. Among these themes will be the nature of the self, free will and determinism, the ground and nature of human knowledge, the nature of human values, ethical theory, aesthetic value, and the nature of society in relation to the individual. Other topics include the nature and methods of the sciences, philosophical psychology and the theory of language. Credit may be earned for either PHIL 1 or PHIL 1H, but not both.
Tuition:$138.00
Section Full
Mar 23 to May 20
section:
32032
Format:
Time:
TBA
Professor(s):
Basil Edward Smith
Live Seat Count:
0 available seats
- (about 5 hours ago)
Section notes:
This course requires the use of Canvas and a device with reliable access to the internet. Additionally, third party applications may be used.
Tuition:$138.00
Section Full
Summer 2025 - Semester
Jun 2 to Jul 27
section:
13380
Format:
Time:
TBA
Professor(s):
Alicia Armijo
Live Seat Count:
3 available seats
- (7 months ago)
Section notes:
ZERO TEXTBOOK COSTThere is no cost for textbooks for this class.
This course requires the use of Canvas and a device with reliable access to the internet. Additionally, third party applications may be used.
Asynchronous Online ? No Live Stream.
Tuition:$138.00
Already Started
Jun 2 to Jul 27
section:
13365
Format:
Time:
TBA
Professor(s):
Alicia Armijo
Live Seat Count:
11 available seats
- (7 months ago)
Section notes:
ZERO TEXTBOOK COSTThere is no cost for textbooks for this class.
This course requires the use of Canvas and a device with reliable access to the internet. Additionally, third party applications may be used.
Asynchronous Online ? No Live Stream.
Tuition:$138.00
Already Started
Jun 16 to Aug 9
section:
13375
Format:
Time:
TBA
Professor(s):
Michael Monge
Live Seat Count:
15 available seats
- (7 months ago)
Section notes:
This course requires the use of Canvas and a device with reliable access to the internet. Additionally, third party applications may be used.
Asynchronous Online ? No Live Stream.
Tuition:$138.00
Already Started
Jun 16 to Aug 9
section:
13395
Format:
Time:
TBA
Professor(s):
Andrew Ronquillo
Live Seat Count:
21 available seats
- (7 months ago)
Section notes:
This course requires the use of Canvas and a device with reliable access to the internet. Additionally, third party applications may be used.
Asynchronous Online ? No Live Stream.
Tuition:$138.00
Already Started
Jun 16 to Aug 9
section:
13370
Format:
Time:
TBA
Professor(s):
Andrew Ronquillo
Live Seat Count:
14 available seats
- (7 months ago)
Section notes:
This course requires the use of Canvas and a device with reliable access to the internet. Additionally, third party applications may be used.
Asynchronous Online ? No Live Stream.
Tuition:$138.00
Already Started
Fall 2025 - Semester
Oct 20 to Dec 17
section:
71415
Format:
Time:
TBA
Professor(s):
Alicia Michelle Armijo
Live Seat Count:
17 available seats
- (3 months ago)
Section notes:
Tuition:$138.00
Already Started
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