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Cerro Coso Community College

PHILC101 - Introduction to Philosophy

C-ID: PHIL100

Course Description

This course introduces philosophical ideas and methods concerning knowledge, reality and values. Topics of instruction include the sources and limits of knowledge, and the nature of reality. The course also covers the philosophical perspective of the nature of the self, truth, ethics, religion, science, language, beauty and art, political theory, and mind. Advisory: ENGL C070.

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Tuition & Fees

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

Course Sections

Spring 2026 - Semester

Jan 19 to May 15
section: 32890
Format:
Time: TBA
Professor(s): Karen Moore
Live Seat Count: 0 available seats - (about 8 hours ago)
Section notes:
This is an ONLINE class. Online classes are available for access on the Friday before class starts. Online classes require that you login no later than the first Monday of each class by 8:00 pm. Students not logged in by 8:00 PM on the first Monday of the class will be dropped. Students on waitlists may be added to classes each evening after the first day, so waitlist students will need to monitor their status and log in to the class on the day they get added, or they may be dropped. To log into a class, go to InsideCC (or InsidePC, or InsideBC, depending on your email address extension), log on, select the My Courses tab, and select your class. Be aware that Cerro Coso will use your KCCD-generated email address to communicate with you. Check your cerrocoso.edu (or bakersfieldcollege.edu or portervillecollege.edu) email early and often. PROCTORED EXAMS Note: This course will potentially require proctored exams. Additional fees may apply. See the following page on the Cerro Coso website for instructions and more information: www.cerrocoso.edu/lac/exam-proctoring.
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Summer 2025 - Semester

Jun 9 to Aug 1
section: 51195
Format:
Time: TBA
Professor(s): Karen Moore
Live Seat Count: 0 available seats - (7 months ago)
Section notes:
This is an ONLINE class. Online classes are available for access on the Friday before class starts. Online classes require that you login no later than the first Monday of each class by 8:00 pm. Students not logged in by 8:00 PM on the first Monday of the class will be dropped. Students on waitlists may be added to classes each evening after the first day, so waitlist students will need to monitor their status and log in to the class on the day they get added, or they may be dropped. To log into a class, go to InsideCC (or InsidePC, or InsideBC, depending on your email address extension), log on, select the My Courses tab, and select your class. Be aware that Cerro Coso will use your KCCD-generated email address to communicate with you. Check your cerrocoso.edu (or bakersfieldcollege.edu or portervillecollege.edu) email early and often. PROCTORED EXAMS Note: This course will potentially require proctored exams. Additional fees may apply. See the following page on the Cerro Coso website for instructions and more information: www.cerrocoso.edu/lac/exam-proctoring.
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Fall 2025 - Semester

Aug 25 to Dec 12
section: 73099
Format:
Time: TBA
Professor(s): Karen Moore
Live Seat Count: 0 available seats - (3 months ago)
Section notes:
This is an ONLINE class. Online classes are available for access on the Friday before class starts. Online classes require that you login no later than the first Monday of each class by 8:00 pm. Students not logged in by 8:00 PM on the first Monday of the class will be dropped. Students on waitlists may be added to classes each evening after the first day, so waitlist students will need to monitor their status and log in to the class on the day they get added, or they may be dropped. To log into a class, go to InsideCC (or InsidePC, or InsideBC, depending on your email address extension), log on, select the My Courses tab, and select your class. Be aware that Cerro Coso will use your KCCD-generated email address to communicate with you. Check your cerrocoso.edu (or bakersfieldcollege.edu or portervillecollege.edu) email early and often. PROCTORED EXAMS Note: This course will potentially require proctored exams. Additional fees may apply. See the following page on the Cerro Coso website for instructions and more information: www.cerrocoso.edu/lac/exam-proctoring.
Already Started