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College Catalog 2025 - 2026

PHL-101 Introduction to Philosophy

This course has three principal goals: to expand capacities for deep thinking; to develop skills for understanding and expressing complex ideas; and to consider some profound human questions. Students will encounter a selection of philosophical texts that address enduring philosophical questions. These texts will reflect the chronological, geographical, and social diversity of philosophical inquiry. Students will practice skills for reflective, critical, creative, and integrative thinking, and will demonstrate those skills in understanding and responding to texts, engaging in critical dialogue with peers, inquiring into philosophical questions, and developing and expressing their own philosophical perspectives. This course meets the General Education Requirement for Creative Work.
Prerequisites Grade of C or higher in ESL-098  or RDG-095  and a grade of C or higher in ENG-095 ; or a C or Higher in ELL-103  or placement.
Gen. Ed. Course Yes
Mass Transfer Course Yes
Credits: 3