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Explore great thinkers and ideas

Enroll in a Philosophy course at Skyline College for an enriching and challenging academic experience that focuses on exploring the great breadth of the human experience through the lens of philosophical problems or theories. The study of philosophy will give you the intellectual resources you need to better understand yourself, your world, and your society in addition to preparing you for a variety of careers.

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Philosophy studies the fundamental issues of justice, morality, knowledge, and reality through the exploration of great thinkers and ideas from a variety of movements and traditions.

To succeed in Philosophy, students will develop strong reading, writing, critical thinking and analytical skills, as well as demonstrate a passion for understanding broad humanity-spanning ideas from a variety of perspectives.

Career Outlook

A degree in Philosophy provides a broad base of knowledge that can be applied to a wide range of careers including teaching, government service, law, communications, journalism and more. The demand for jobs and the pay for these careers varies widely across the nation and the State of California.

The State of California Employment Development Department provides an online Occupational Guide that provides helpful job descriptions, job outlooks and wages, and qualification requirements for a wide variety of careers. Use this guide to find more information about a career that may interest you.

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Program Type Total Units
Philosophy for Transfer AA-T 60 Units

Open to anyone interested in Philosophy! Contact skylinephilosophyclub@gmail.com for information.

Club Meetings: Fridays at 12:00pm

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Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:

  • Demonstrate familiarity with the history of philosophical thought and contemporary currents in the discipline.
  • Assess influential claims and theories in the philosophical tradition using rigorous methods of critical thinking and logic.
  • Compose a reasoned essay that responds to a philosophical problem or that applies a philosophical theory to a contemporary issue. 
Office Information

Location: Building 1
Email: socialsci-creativearts@smccd.edu

Spring 2025 Courses  |  Fall 2024 Courses

Type Status Title Days Time Instructor
Online Class OPEN PHIL 100 - 30684 - Introduction to Philosophy
PHIL 100 INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY (3)
(Pass/No Pass or letter grade.)
Hours/semester: 48-54 lecture. Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 100 or equivalent.
A survey of philosophical vies on fundamental questions concerning consciousness, reality, God, knowledge, free will, moral values, and political ideals. Incorporates an introduction to the methods of logic and critical thinking. Transfer credit: UC; CSU (C2).

TBA Zoughbie, A
Online Class OPEN PHIL 100 - 48572 - Introduction to Philosophy
PHIL 100 INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY (3)
(Pass/No Pass or letter grade.)
Hours/semester: 48-54 lecture. Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 100 or equivalent.
A survey of philosophical vies on fundamental questions concerning consciousness, reality, God, knowledge, free will, moral values, and political ideals. Incorporates an introduction to the methods of logic and critical thinking. Transfer credit: UC; CSU (C2).

TBA Staff,
Online Class OPEN PHIL 100 - 48833 - Introduction to Philosophy
PHIL 100 INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY (3)
(Pass/No Pass or letter grade.)
Hours/semester: 48-54 lecture. Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 100 or equivalent.
A survey of philosophical vies on fundamental questions concerning consciousness, reality, God, knowledge, free will, moral values, and political ideals. Incorporates an introduction to the methods of logic and critical thinking. Transfer credit: UC; CSU (C2).

TBA Zoughbie, A
Online Class OPEN PHIL 103 - 43263 - Crit. Think./Argument. Writing
PHIL 103 CRITICAL THINKING (3)
(Pass/No Pass or letter grade.)
Hours/semester: 48-54 lecture/16-18lab hours by arrangement. Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 846 or ESOL 400, or equivalent.
An informal logic and language course that develops general learning skills, aids to understanding, creative problem-solving, effective communication, and processes of evaluation that are helpful to other areas of study. Transfer credit: UC; CSU (A3).

TBA Staff,
Online Class OPEN PHIL 200 - 30689 - Introduction To Logic
PHIL 200 INTRODUCTION TO LOGIC (3)
Hours/semester: 48-54 lecture. Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 100 or equivalent; and eligibility for MATH 120 or equivalent.
An introduction to symbolic logic with an emphasis on proof systems for propositional and predicate logic. Includes translation of English sentences into a symbolic language, patterns and techniques of deductive and inductive inference, and basic probability theory. Transfer credit: UC; CSU (A3).

TBA Zoughbie, A
Online Class OPEN PHIL 280 - 47746 - Intro to Political Philosophy
PHIL 280 INTRODUCTION TO POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY (3)
(Pass/No Pass or letter grade.)
Hours/semester: 48-54 lecture. Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 100 or equivalent.
An introduction to political philosophy. Readings and critical discussion of political philosophies (such as liberalism, conservatism, communitarianism, libertarianism, socialism, feminism, etc.) through readings by influential thinkers (such as Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, Kant, Mill, Marx, Rawls, and contemporary writers). Topics include theories of human nature, conceptions of justice, the relationship between the individual and the state, the distribution of wealth and power, the significance of ideology, and the role of markets. Also listed as PLSC 280. Transfer credit: UC; CSU (C2, D3).

TBA Raskin, J
Online Class OPEN PHIL 300 - 48146 - Intro to World Religions
PHIL 300 INTRODUCTION TO WORLD RELIGIONS (3)
Hours/semester: 48-54 lecture. Recommended: Eligibility for ENGL 100 or equivalent.
Exploration of the origins, beliefs, practices, art and rituals of major religious traditions (including Zoroastrian, Jewish, Christian, Islamic, Hindu, Buddhist, Confucian, Taoist, and others). It also examines the role of religion in everyday life, as well as the enduring philosophical issues with which religious traditions grapple. Transfer credit: UC; CSU (C2).

TBA Zoughbie, A

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Social Science Creative Arts
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Acting Dean & Division Assistant

Bianca Rowden-Quince
Bianca Rowden-Quince (Acting Dean of Social Sciences/Creative Arts)
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Lynette Caballero (Division Assistant)
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