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PHIL110 - A General Introduction to Philosophy

C-ID: PHIL100

Course Description

Students in this course explore fundamental philosophical issues by investigating theories and problems about the nature of reality, human knowledge, and values. Familiar and unfamiliar views are examined, which exhibit various philosophic methodologies, and such views are related to our actions and experiences. Students will have the opportunity to assess their own views in light of the answers provided by philosophers, past and present. (C-ID PHIL 100) (CSU/UC) (AA/AS-3, CSU-C2, IGETC-3B, Cal-GETC-3B)

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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

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Course Sections

Spring 2026 - Semester

Feb 2 to Mar 28
section: PHIL-110-3037
Format:
Time: TBA
Professor(s): Victor F. Guerra
Live Seat Count: 8 available seats - (9 days ago)
Section notes:
Section 3037 is a fully online course offered on the internet (WEB) and does not meet on specific days/times. Familiarity with computers, Internet required. For more information, email the instructor. [https://www.gcccd.edu/staffdirectory/search.asp]
Already Started
Apr 6 to Jun 1
section: PHIL-110-5317
Format:
Time: TBA
Professor(s): Leila I. Parello
Live Seat Count: 19 available seats - (9 days ago)
Section notes:
Section 5317 is a fully online course offered on the internet (WEB) and does not meet on specific days/times. Familiarity with computers, Internet required. For more information, email the instructor. [https://www.gcccd.edu/staffdirectory/search.asp]*ZTC* Zero Textbook Cost section: This course does not require purchase of a textbook and may use free Open Educational Resources (OER) or free textbook alternatives.
Already Started
Feb 2 to Mar 28
section: PHIL-110-4882
Format:
Time: TBA
Professor(s): Victor F. Guerra
Live Seat Count: 12 available seats - (9 days ago)
Section notes:
Section 4882 is a fully online course offered on the internet (WEB) and does not meet on specific days/times. Familiarity with computers, Internet required. For more information, email the instructor. [https://www.gcccd.edu/staffdirectory/search.asp]
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Apr 6 to Jun 1
section: PHIL-110-3532
Format:
Time: TBA
Professor(s): William B. Hoaglin
Live Seat Count: 15 available seats - (9 days ago)
Section notes:
Section 3532 is a fully online course offered on the internet (WEB) and does not meet on specific days/times. Familiarity with computers, Internet required. For more information, email the instructor. [https://www.gcccd.edu/staffdirectory/search.asp]*ZTC* Zero Textbook Cost section: This course does not require purchase of a textbook and may use free Open Educational Resources (OER) or free textbook alternatives.
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Apr 6 to Jun 1
section: PHIL-110-5683
Format:
Time: TBA
Professor(s): Victor F. Guerra
Live Seat Count: 9 available seats - (9 days ago)
Section notes:
Section 5683 is a fully online course offered on the internet (WEB) and does not meet on specific days/times. Familiarity with computers, Internet required. For more information, email the instructor. [https://www.gcccd.edu/staffdirectory/search.asp]
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Summer 2026 - Semester

Jun 22 to Jul 30
section: PHIL-110-3994
Format:
Time: TBA
Professor(s): Victor F. Guerra
Live Seat Count: 12 available seats - (about 12 hours ago)
Section notes:
Section 3994 is a fully online course offered on the internet (WEB) and does not meet on specific days/times. Familiarity with computers, Internet required. For more information, email the instructor. [https://www.gcccd.edu/staffdirectory/search.asp]
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Jun 8 to Jul 16
section: PHIL-110-5397
Format:
Time: TBA
Professor(s): Victor F. Guerra
Live Seat Count: 19 available seats - (about 12 hours ago)
Section notes:
Section 5397 is a fully online course offered on the internet (WEB) and does not meet on specific days/times. Familiarity with computers, Internet required. For more information, email the instructor. [https://www.gcccd.edu/staffdirectory/search.asp]
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Fall 2026 - Semester

Oct 19 to Dec 21
section: PHIL-110-1247
Format:
Time: TBA
Professor(s): Tawny Whaley
Live Seat Count: 13 available seats - (about 12 hours ago)
Section notes:
Section 1247 is a fully online course offered on the internet (WEB) and does not meet on specific days/times. Familiarity with computers, Internet required. For more information, email the instructor. [https://www.gcccd.edu/staffdirectory/search.asp]
Open
Aug 24 to Oct 17
section: PHIL-110-2535
Format:
Time: TBA
Professor(s): Not Listed
Live Seat Count: 42 available seats - (about 12 hours ago)
Section notes:
Section 2535 is a fully online course offered on the internet (WEB) and does not meet on specific days/times. Familiarity with computers, Internet required. For more information, email the instructor. [https://www.gcccd.edu/staffdirectory/search.asp]
Open
Oct 19 to Dec 21
section: PHIL-110-4590
Format:
Time: TBA
Professor(s): Perry J. Grosse
Live Seat Count: 48 available seats - (about 12 hours ago)
Section notes:
Section 4590 is a fully online course offered on the internet (WEB) and does not meet on specific days/times. Familiarity with computers, Internet required. For more information, email the instructor. [https://www.gcccd.edu/staffdirectory/search.asp]
Open
Aug 24 to Oct 17
section: PHIL-110-5827
Format:
Time: TBA
Professor(s): Victor F. Guerra
Live Seat Count: 37 available seats - (about 12 hours ago)
Section notes:
Section 5827 is a fully online course offered on the internet (WEB) and does not meet on specific days/times. Familiarity with computers, Internet required. For more information, email the instructor. [https://www.gcccd.edu/staffdirectory/search.asp]
Open
Aug 24 to Oct 17
section: PHIL-110-3819
Format:
Time: TBA
Professor(s): Shelley L. Dedman
Live Seat Count: 26 available seats - (about 12 hours ago)
Section notes:
Section 3819 is a fully online course offered on the internet (WEB) and does not meet on specific days/times. Familiarity with computers, Internet required. For more information, email the instructor. [https://www.gcccd.edu/staffdirectory/search.asp]
Open
Oct 19 to Dec 21
section: PHIL-110-7321
Format:
Time: TBA
Professor(s): William B. Hoaglin
Live Seat Count: 48 available seats - (about 12 hours ago)
Section notes:
Section 7321 is a fully online course offered on the internet (WEB) and does not meet on specific days/times. Familiarity with computers, Internet required. For more information, email the instructor. [https://www.gcccd.edu/staffdirectory/search.asp]
Open

Fall 2025 - Semester

Aug 18 to Oct 11
section: PHIL-110-3819
Format:
Time: TBA
Professor(s): Leila I. Parello
Live Seat Count: 26 available seats - (6 months ago)
Section notes:
Section 3819 is a fully online course offered on the internet (WEB) and does not meet on specific days/times. Familiarity with computers, Internet required. For more information, email the instructor. [https://www.gcccd.edu/staffdirectory/search.asp]
Already Started
Oct 13 to Dec 13
section: PHIL-110-1247
Format:
Time: TBA
Professor(s): William B. Hoaglin
Live Seat Count: 8 available seats - (6 months ago)
Section notes:
Section 1247 is a fully online course offered on the internet (WEB) and does not meet on specific days/times. Familiarity with computers, Internet required. For more information, email the instructor. [https://www.gcccd.edu/staffdirectory/search.asp]
Already Started
Oct 13 to Dec 13
section: PHIL-110-4590
Format:
Time: TBA
Professor(s): Shelley L. Dedman
Live Seat Count: 5 available seats - (6 months ago)
Section notes:
Section 4590 is a fully online course offered on the internet (WEB) and does not meet on specific days/times. Familiarity with computers, Internet required. For more information, email the instructor. [https://www.gcccd.edu/staffdirectory/search.asp]
Already Started
Aug 18 to Oct 11
section: PHIL-110-5827
Format:
Time: TBA
Professor(s): Victor F. Guerra
Live Seat Count: 0 available seats - (6 months ago)
Section notes:
Section 5827 is a fully online course offered on the internet (WEB) and does not meet on specific days/times. Familiarity with computers, Internet required. For more information, email the instructor. [https://www.gcccd.edu/staffdirectory/search.asp]
Already Started
Oct 13 to Dec 13
section: PHIL-110-7321
Format:
Time: TBA
Professor(s): William B. Hoaglin
Live Seat Count: 16 available seats - (6 months ago)
Section notes:
Section 7321 is a fully online course offered on the internet (WEB) and does not meet on specific days/times. Familiarity with computers, Internet required. For more information, email the instructor. [https://www.gcccd.edu/staffdirectory/search.asp]
Already Started
Oct 13 to Dec 13
section: PHIL-110-2535
Format:
Time: TBA
Professor(s): Victor F. Guerra
Live Seat Count: 13 available seats - (6 months ago)
Section notes:
Section 2535 is a fully online course offered on the internet (WEB) and does not meet on specific days/times. Familiarity with computers, Internet required. For more information, email the instructor. [https://www.gcccd.edu/staffdirectory/search.asp]
Already Started
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