PHIL 1
Introduction to Philosophy
Course Description
An introduction to the scope and methods of the philosophical discipline, emphasizing topics in epistemology (the study of knowledge) and metaphysics (the study of reality). Pluralistic approaches will be applied to classical and contemporary problems, issues, and figures.
Class Details
| CRN | Course | Section | Days | Times | Instructor | Loc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44537 | PHIL 1 | 53Z | ······· | TBA-TBA | Richard Hammerud | ONLINE |
Class Dates: This class runs from 2025-04-07 to 2025-06-27.
Footnote:
PHIL-001.-53Z-: This is an online class that does not have scheduled meetings. Students can log in anytime to do the required weekly course work. Students must have access to a computer, the internet and an individual email address. We recommend a laptop or desktop computer to successfully complete the course; a tablet or phone may not be adequate for all assignments and tests. Most De Anza classes will use the Canvas course management system. Information about Canvas and Online Education Orientation can be found in Canvas on the Student Resources page: https://deanza.instructure.com/courses/3382. The Student Online Resources hub with extensive information and tips can be found at deanza.edu/online-ed/students/remotelearning.
Class Materials
| Textbook/Material | Type | Required | Purchase | Rent | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New | Used | New | Used | |||
| Mystery of Consciousness Searle © 1997 ISBN: 9780940322066 | Textbook | Required | $12.95 | $9.75 | ||
| Introducing Philosophy (12th Edition) Solomon © 2020 ISBN: 9780190939632 | Textbook | Required | $129.99 | $97.50 | ||
| Why Does the World Exist? Holt © 2012 ISBN: 9780871403599 | Textbook | Required | $17.95 | $13.50 | $11.67 | $7.18 |
| Why Does the World Exist?: An Existential Detective Story Holt ISBN: 9780871403278 | E-Book | Required | $16.95 | |||
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Course Details
- Units
- 4 Units
- Hours
- Weekly Lecture Hours: 4
- Weekly Lab Hours: 0
- Program Status
- Program Applicable
- Credit
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Grading Method
- Letter Grading
General Course Statement
- General Statement
- See general education pages for the requirements this course meets.
Requisite and Advisory
- Advisory
- EWRT 1A or EWRT 1AH or ESL 5.