PHIL1 - INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY

This course introduces students to traditional and contemporary views in metaphysics, epistemology, and value-theory. Topics may include the sources and limits of knowledge, the nature of reality, the relationship between mind and body, free will and determinism, the existence of God, and the nature of morally right action. Readings will include selections drawn from the primary texts of Plato, Aristotle, Aquinas, Descartes, Locke, Berkeley, Hume, or Kant, as well as various twentieth century philosophers. ADVISORIES: ENGL C1000(formerly English 1A) or ENGL C1000H (formerly English 1AH). (A, CSU, UC, CAL-GETC)(C-ID PHIL 100)