Explore philosophy courses below. For current class offerings, visit the Palomar College class schedule. A counselor can help you choose courses for your degree or transfer plan.

PHIL 111: Introduction to Philosophy

Introduces major philosophical questions about reality, knowledge, ethics, society, politics, and the meaning of human life.

PHIL 114: Asian Philosophies

Examines philosophical traditions from Asia, including questions about reality, the self, knowledge, and the good life.

PHIL 116: Introduction to Logic

Introduces principles of sound reasoning, deductive logic, validity, soundness, inductive strength, and common fallacies.

PHIL 121: Introduction to Ethics

Explores moral values, ethical responsibility, right and wrong, and applied issues such as war, abortion, climate change, racism, and sexism.

PHIL 122: Social and Political Philosophy

Examines political authority, citizenship, law, justice, power, violence, government, and individual liberty.

PHIL 125: Philosophy of Human Nature

Surveys theories of human nature and their importance for religion, politics, ethics, psychology, sociology, science, and culture.

PHIL 126: Philosophy of Religion

Explores philosophical questions about religious belief, religious knowledge, mysticism, religious ethics, and arguments about religion.

PHIL 140: History of Ancient Philosophy

Studies ancient philosophy from the Greek world through major figures such as Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle.

PHIL 141: History of Modern Philosophy

Studies major philosophical developments from the 16th to 18th centuries, including Descartes, empiricism, rationalism, and Kant.

PHIL 142: Contemporary Philosophical Movements

Surveys major philosophical theories and movements from the 19th century to the present in continental and analytic traditions.

PHIL 197: Philosophy Topics

Offers special topics in philosophy. Possible topics include free will, the meaning of life, and the mind and the brain.

PHIL 200: Critical Thinking

Develops skills for analyzing arguments, evaluating evidence, recognizing fallacies, conducting inquiry, and writing argumentative essays.

PHIL 250: Philosophy in Literature

Explores philosophical themes such as truth, the self, good and evil, meaning, and the human condition in literature and fiction.

PHIL 295: Directed Study in Philosophy

Provides an opportunity for an individualized or group project in philosophy under instructor supervision.