PHIL 300    Introduction to Philosophy    3 Units

Prerequisite: None.
General Education: AA/AS Area II(b); CSU Area A3; IGETC Area 3B
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course will focus on critical thinking techniques and apply them to the following philosophical areas: metaphilosophy, theory of knowledge, metaphysics, ethics, political philosophy, and philosophy of religion. In applying critical thinking techniques to philosophical problems, students are encouraged to develop their own philosophical perspective and world view. The quality and quantity of the course's required writing will reflect the standards of a second semester composition course.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
MW           09:00AM-10:20AM   LEC   C.Bauer              El Dorado EDC C101   23434

PHIL 352    Introduction to World Religions    3 Units

Prerequisite: None.
General Education: AA/AS Area I; AA/AS Area VI; CSU Area C; IGETC Area 3B
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course will introduce students to the major world religious traditions, including indigenous sacred ways, Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism and Confucianism, Judaism, Christianity and Islam. Students will study the practices and beliefs of each tradition, and will read selected material from the sacred writings of each tradition. Also considered is the influence of world religions in contemporary United States society, focusing on ethnicity, ethnocentrism, racism, ageism, class differences, and gender issues.

Schedule: Full Term, Aug 22-Dec 17
M            06:00PM-09:05PM   LEC   J.File               El Dorado EDC A205   23438