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Philosophy
PHILOS 1, Knowledge and Reality 3 units
Transfer: UC, CSU • IGETC AREA 3B (Humanities) • Prerequisite: None. • Skills Advisory: Eligibility for English 1.
This course introduces students to the analysis of various metaphysical and epistemological questions and problems in philosophy, typically including, the nature and limits of knowledge, the existence of God, the Mind-Body Problem, the Freedom vs. Determination debate, and the Absolutism vs. Relativism debate. Related topics in ethics may also be included.
1132 8:00a-10:05a MTWTh HSS 155 Kaufman S M
1133 Arrange-9 Hours ONLINE-E Flores Robert
Above section 1133 is a Distance Education course conducted over the Internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
1134 12:30p-2:35p MTWTh HSS 150 Llaguno M
Above section 1134 is part of the Scholars Program and enrollment is limited to program participants. See www.smc.edu/scholars for additional information.
PHILOS 7, Logic and Critical Thinking 3 units
Transfer: UC, CSU • Prerequisite: None. • Skills Advisory: Eligibility for English 1.
A course in general logic emphasizing its applications to practical situations. The course covers both inductive and deductive techniques.
1135 Arrange-9 Hours ONLINE-E Flores Robert
Above section 1135 is a Distance Education course conducted over the Internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
PHILOS 51, Political Philosophy 3 units
Transfer: UC, CSU • IGETC AREA 4 (Social & Behavioral Sciences) or Area 3B (Humanities) • Prerequisite: None. • Skills Advisory: Eligibility for English 1.
This inter-disciplinary course in philosophy and political science examines fundamental ideas about human nature, politics, and the state in the writings of major Western thinkers from Plato to Marx.
Philosophy 51 is the same course as Political Science 51. Students may earn credit for one, but not both.
1136 8:00a-10:05a MTWTh HSS 154 Oifer E R