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College of Marin

PHIL110 - Introduction to Philosophy

C-ID: PHIL100

Course Description

(Prerequisite: Eligibility for college-level composition, ENGL C1000/ ENGL C1000H/ ENGL C1000E/C-ID ENGL 100 or equivalent. PHIL 110 is not a prerequisite for PHIL 111.) This course introduces major thinkers, movements and ideas in the western philosophical tradition. (CSU/UC) AA/AS COM GE Area 3, Cal-GETC Area 3B, C-ID: PHIL 100 (formerly AA/AS Area C, CSU Area C-2, IGETC Area 3B)

Prerequisites:

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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 17 to May 22
section: 12199
Format:
Time: TBA
Professor(s): John A Marmysz
Live Seat Count: 3 available seats - (about 8 hours ago)
Section notes:
This course does not require on-campus meetings. Expect to spend 9 hours per week completing coursework online. Before registering, please see the Getting Started in Your Online Course information on the Distance Education website at: https://ol.marin.edu/getting-started-online
Already Started

Summer 2025 - Semester

Jun 16 to Jul 26
section: 60162
Format:
Time: TBA
Professor(s): John A Marmysz
Live Seat Count: 3 available seats - (6 months ago)
Section notes:
This course does not require on-campus meetings. Expect to spend 24-27 hours per week completing coursework online. Before registering, please see the Getting Started in Your Online Course information on the Distance Education website at: http://www.marin.edu/DE/tips.html
Already Started
Jun 16 to Jul 26
section: 60891
Format:
Time: TBA
Professor(s): John A Marmysz
Live Seat Count: 3 available seats - (6 months ago)
Section notes:
This course does not require on-campus meetings. Expect to spend 24-27 hours per week completing coursework online. Before registering, please see the Getting Started in Your Online Course information on the Distance Education website at: http://www.marin.edu/DE/tips.html
Already Started

Fall 2025 - Semester

Aug 23 to Dec 19
section: 81068
Format:
Time: TBA
Professor(s): John A Marmysz
Live Seat Count: 4 available seats - (about 2 months ago)
Section notes:
This course does not require on-campus meetings. Expect to spend about 9 hours per week completing coursework online. Before registering, please see the Getting Started in Your Online Course information on the Distance Education website at: https://ol.marin.edu/getting-started-online  
Already Started
Aug 23 to Dec 19
section: 80543
Format:
Time: TBA
Professor(s): John A Marmysz
Live Seat Count: 2 available seats - (about 2 months ago)
Section notes:
This course does not require on-campus meetings. Expect to spend about 9 hours per week completing coursework online. Before registering, please see the Getting Started in Your Online Course information on the Distance Education website at: https://ol.marin.edu/getting-started-online  
Already Started