Prerequisites/Corequisites, any course from GE Foundation categories A.1 (Written English), A.2. (Oral Communication) or A.3. (Critical Thinking), which may be taken concurrently.
Critical analysis of the history, methods, and major problems of philosophy.
Prerequisites/Corequisites: any course from GE Foundation categories A.1 (Written English), A.2. (Oral Communication) or A.3. (Critical Thinking), which may be taken concurrently.
Concepts of right and wrong, good and bad, and the application of moral principles to problems of everyday life.
Not open for credit to students with credit in PHIL 160W.
Prerequisite: Completion of GE Foundation requirements Category A.1 (Written English), which may be taken concurrently.
Elements of clear, straight, orderly and valid thought, including deductive and inductive reasoning and the accurate use of language. This course explores practical applications of logic.
Prerequisite: Completion of GE Foundation requirements.
From Thales to the Renaissance including the systems of Socrates, Plato and Aristotle, and their influence on European philosophy through the medieval period.
Prerequisite: Completion of GE Foundation requirements.
Western philosophy from Descartes to Kant, including the development of modern scientific processes, and the philosophical systems of empiricism, rationalism, transcendental idealism, etc.
Introduction to the formal techniques of evaluating arguments.
General Education Category A must be completed prior to taking any upper division course except upper division language courses where students meet formal prerequisites and/or competency equivalent for advanced study.
Prerequisite: Completion of GE Foundation requirements.
Historical and critical study of the philosophical thought of China and Japan.
Prerequisite: Completion of GE Foundation requirements.
Historical and critical survey with emphasis on basic ideas and traditions.
Prerequisite: Completion of GE Foundation requirements.
Nature and function of religion and of fundamental religious concepts and ideals.
Prerequisite: 3 units of philosophy or consent of instructor.
Problems of ontology and cosmology including such concepts as matter and energy, time and space, evolution and causality.
Prerequisites: Completion of GE Foundation requirements, and upper division standing.
Analysis of fundamental political concepts such as the legitimacy of government, the relation of justice to coercive power, the morality of war, political obligation, and sovereignty; and/or a study of political ideologies such as socialism, classical liberalism, and conservatism.
Prerequisite: Completion of GE Foundation requirements, one or more Exploration courses, and upper-division standing.
Study of the historical development of the philosophy of law and examination of the problems in the field ranging from general theories to analysis of fundamental legal concepts and normative issues.
Prerequisite: Completion of GE Foundation requirements, one or more Exploration courses, and upper-division standing.
Discussion of central problems in aesthetics, such as possibility of objectivity in criticism, modern and traditional definitions of a work of art, truth and meaning in the fine arts, natural beauty and its relationship to excellence in music, architecture, etc.
Prerequisite: Completion of GE Foundation requirements; 3 units of philosophy.
In-depth discussion of such issues as obligation, responsibility, social justice, and personal ideals.
Prerequisite: Completion of GE Foundation requirements, one or more Exploration courses, and upper-division standing.
Problems, methods and fundamental concepts of the sciences, including the relationships of the sciences to each other, to mathematics and to philosophy.
Prerequisite: Three units of philosophy.
Investigation of such concepts as knowledge, belief, certainty. Critical study of theories concerning such issues as our knowledge of the external world, the past, other minds.
Prerequisites: Completion of G.E. Foundation requirements, at least one Explorations course.
Study of types of ethical dilemmas that take place in business organizations. Acquire concepts and tools needed to manage these complex value conflicts for the well being of individuals, organizations, and society.
Letter grade only (A-F). Same course as CBA 400I. Not open for credit to students with credit in CBA 400I.
Prerequisites: Completion of the GE Foundation; at least six units of philosophy, and consent of instructor.
Examine philosophical works on education, analyze common exclusion of philosophy from K-12 curriculum, explore integration of philosophy into K-12 curriculum. Student is placed in local school district to lead weekly philosophy sessions. Service Learning.
May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units in different semesters.
Prerequisites: Completion of G.E. Foundation requirements; at least one Explorations course.
Covers main areas of bioethics: reproductive rights and liberties, definitions of health, disease, and disability, end of life care, distribution of health care, goals of health care. Philosophical texts, journal articles from medical humanities, ethics, medicine, and case studies used.
Prerequisites: Completion of G.E. Foundation requirements; at least one Exploration course in philosophy, literature, theater arts; upper-division standing required.
Intensive exploration of philosophical ideas in selected literature with special attention to both philosophical and literary ways of reading and appreciating a text.
Not open for credit to students with credit in PHIL 305.
Prerequisites: Six units of philosophy to include PHIL 204, or consent of instructor.
Close study of such major figures as Descartes, Spinoza and Leibniz.
Prerequisites: Six units of philosophy to include PHIL 204, or consent of instructor.
Close study of such major figures as Locke, Berkeley, and Hume.
Prerequisite: Three units of philosophy or consent of instructor.
Development of pragmatism as exemplified in the philosophies of Peirce, James, Dewey and Mead.
Prerequisites: Six units of philosophy or consent of instructor.
Study of one of the major movements of contemporary philosophy. Themes treated may include knowledge, meaning, emotionality, embodiment, language, sociality, freedom and religion. Philosophers treated may include Husserl, Scheler, Heidegger, Merleau-Ponty and Ricoeur.
Prerequisites: Three units of philosophy or consent of instructor.
Intensive study of such issues as self-as-existence, freedom and responsibility in their ethical, religious, political and aesthetic dimensions. Philosophers treated may include Kierkegaard, Nietzsche, Marcel, Jaspers, Sartre and Camus.
Prerequisites: Six units of philosophy to include PHIL 270, or consent of instructor.
Analysis of major movements in development of Anglo-American philosophy in the twentieth century, such as logical atomism, logical positivism and ordinary language philosophy. Study of contributions of such philosophers as Moore, Russell, Wittgenstein, Ayer, Ryle, Austin, Strawson, and Quine.
Letter grade only (A-F).
Prerequisites: Six units of philosophy to include PHIL 203, or consent of instructor.
Close study of Plato’s thought, based primarily on readings from his works.
Prerequisites: Six units of philosophy to include PHIL 203, or consent of instructor.
Close study of Aristotle’s thought, based primarily on readings from his works.
Prerequisites: Six units of philosophy to include PHIL 204, or consent of instructor.
Intensive study of Kant’s Critique of Pure Reason.
Prerequisites: Six units of philosophy to include PHIL 204, or consent of instructor.
Study of Hegel’s Philosophy of Mind and Logic, and selected writings by Hegel and other topics.
Prerequisites: Six units of philosophy to include PHIL 204, or consent of instructor.
Close study of the later philosophy of Wittgenstein, centering on Philosophical Investigations.
Prerequisites: Completion of GE Foundation requirements, one or more Explorations courses, and upper-division standing; and 6 units of philosophy, or consent of instructor. Junior standing required; Senior standing recommended.
Philosophical and legal analysis of how liberty and justice for different races, ethnic groups and genders have been treated in American law.
Prerequisite: 6 units of philosophy or consent of instructor.
Philosophical perspectives on sex and love explores philosophical issues concerning sex, gender and love through readings and discussion of classical and contemporary philosophical sources. Topics such as sexual perversion, romantic love and gender discrimination.
Same course as WGSS 455. Not open for credit to students with credit in W/ST 455 or WGSS 455.
Prerequisites: Completion of GE Foundation requirements, one or more Explorations courses, and upper-division standing (junior standing required; senior standing recommended).
Philosophical and critical consideration of the arts by different races, ethnic groups, and genders in the United States.
Prerequisites: Completion of G.E. Foundation requirements; at least one Explorations course; upper-division standing; at least six units in two areas chosen from Computer Science, Linguistics, Philosophy, and Psychology.
Introduction to cognitive science including historical development, foundational philosophical presuppositions, core topics, underlying theoretical framework, explanatory goals, different methodologies and theoretical contributions of its constitutive disciplines.
Same course as PSY 382I. Not open for credit to students with credit in PSY 382I.
Prerequisites: Six units of philosophy or consent of instructor.
Nature of the mind. Psychological concepts such as intention, consciousness, action, motive, imagination, belief and purpose.
Prerequisites: Six units of philosophy or consent of instructor.
Philosophical thought about language and meaning.
Prerequisites: Consent of Philosophy Department Chair; completion of a minimum of 15 upper-division units required for the Philosophy major.
Internship with private organizations and governmental agencies. Work done under the joint supervision of the program sponsor and CSULB Philosophy Pre-Law Advisor. Mid-term, final report and internship conferences are required. (Activity 9 hours)
Prerequisites: Six units of philosophy or consent of instructor.
Detailed and intensive study of figures, periods or issues in ancient or medieval philosophy.
Specific issues, period or figures will be announced in the Schedule of Classes. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 units with different topics.
Prerequisites: Six units of philosophy or consent of instructor.
Detailed and intensive study of a significant philosopher or of some issue or theme of the modern (1600-1900) philosophical era.
Specific titles will be announced in the Schedule of Classes. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 units with different topics.
Prerequisites: Six units of philosophy or consent of instructor.
Detailed and intensive study of a significant philosopher or of a school or movement of the twentieth century.
Specific title will be announced in the Schedule of Classes. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 units with different topics.
Prerequisites: Six units of philosophy or consent of instructor.
Seminar study of a selected metaphysical topic. Sample topics: Time, Personal Identity, Philosophical Theology, Philosophy of Action, Process Philosophy.
Specific title will be announced in the Schedule of Classes.
May be repeated to a maximum of 9 units with different topics.
Prerequisites: Six units of philosophy or consent of instructor.
Seminar study of a selected topic in value or evaluation. Sample topics: Theories of Value, Freedom and Determinism.
Specific topics will be announced in the Schedule of Classes. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 units with different topics.
Prerequisites: 1) Admission to the undergraduate Honors Program in Philosophy. 2) Undergraduate Honors Thesis (PHIL 498) or (with consent of instructor) taken concurrently.
A capstone seminar designed to prepare exceptional undergraduate majors for graduate studies in philosophy and other disciplines. Complements Undergraduate Honors Thesis (PHIL 498).
Letter grade only (A-F).
Prerequisites: Admission to the undergraduate Honors Program in Philosophy.
Directed Studies course on a topic chosen by students in consultation with their Honors Thesis Director. Students register for thesis credits both fall and spring terms. Students are also required to register for Phil 497H during the spring term.
Letter grade only (A-F). May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units in different semesters.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Independent study of special topics under supervision of a faculty member.
May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units.
Prerequisites: Six units of philosophy to include PHIL 204, or consent of instructor.
Close study of such major figures as Descartes, Spinoza and Leibniz.
Letter grade only (A-F).
Prerequisites: Six units of philosophy to include PHIL 204, or consent of instructor.
Close study of such major figures as Locke, Berkeley, and Hume. Letter grade only (A-F).
Prerequisite: Three units of philosophy or consent of instructor.
Development of pragmatism as exemplified in the philosophies of Peirce, James, Dewey and Mead.
Letter grade only (A-F).
Prerequisites: Six units of philosophy or consent of instructor.
Study of one of the major movements of contemporary philosophy. Themes treated may include knowledge, meaning, emotionality, embodiment, language, sociality, freedom and religion. Philosophers treated may include Husserl, Scheler, Heidegger, Merleau-Ponty and Ricoeur.
Letter grade only (A-F).
Prerequisites: Three units of philosophy or consent of instructor.
Intensive study of such issues as self-as-existence, freedom and responsibility in their ethical, religious, political and aesthetic dimensions. Philosophers treated may include Kierkegaard, Nietzsche, Marcel, Jaspers, Sartre and Camus.
Letter grade only (A-F).
Prerequisites: Six units of philosophy to include PHIL 270, or consent of instructor.
Analysis of major movements in development of Anglo-American philosophy in the twentieth century, such as logical atomism, logical positivism and ordinary language philosophy. Study of contributions of such philosophers as Moore, Russell, Wittgenstein, Ayer, Ryle, Austin, Strawson, and Quine.
Letter grade only (A-F).
Prerequisites: Six units of philosophy to include PHIL 203, or consent of instructor.
Close study of Plato’s thought, based primarily on readings from his works.
Letter grade only (A-F).
Prerequisites: Six units of philosophy to include PHIL 203, or consent of instructor.
Close study of Aristotle’s thought, based primarily on readings from his works.
Letter grade only (A-F).
Prerequisites: Six units of philosophy to include PHIL 204, or consent of instructor.
Intensive study of Kant’s Critique of Pure Reason.
Letter grade only (A-F).
Prerequisites: Six units of philosophy to include 204, or consent of instructor.
Study of Hegel’s Philosophy of Mind and Logic, and selected writings by Hegel and other topics.
Letter grade only (A-F).
Prerequisites: Six units of philosophy to include PHIL 204, or consent of instructor.
Close study of the later philosophy of Wittgenstein, centering on Philosophical Investigations.
Prerequisites: Six units of philosophy or consent of instructor.
Philosophical perspectives on sex and love explores philosophical issues concerning sex, gender and love through readings and discussion of classical and contemporary philosophical sources. Topics such as sexual perversion, romantic love and gender discrimination are examined.
Prerequisite: Six units of philosophy or consent of instructor.
Nature of the mind. Psychological concepts such as intention, consciousness, action, motive, imagination, belief and purpose.
Letter grade only (A-F).
Prerequisites: Six units of philosophy or consent of instructor.
Philosophical thought about language and meaning.
Letter grade only (A-F).
Prerequisites: Six units of philosophy or consent of instructor.
Study of figures, periods or issues in ancient or medieval philosophy.
Specific issues, period or figures will be announced in the Schedule of Classes. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 units with different topics. Letter grade only (A-F).
Prerequisites: Six units of philosophy or consent of instructor.
Study of a significant philosopher, or of some issue or theme of the modern (1600-1900) philosophical era.
Specific titles announced in the Schedule of Classes. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 units with different topics. Letter grade only (A-F).
Prerequisites: Six units of philosophy or consent of instructor.
Study of a significant philosopher or of a school or movement of twentieth century.
Specific title will be announced in the Schedule of Classes. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 units with different topics. Letter grade only (A-F).
Prerequisites: Six units of philosophy or consent of instructor.
Seminar study of a selected metaphysical topic.
Specific title will be announced in the Schedule of Classes. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 units with different topics. Letter grade only (A-F).
Prerequisites: Six units of philosophy or consent of instructor.
Seminar of selected topic in value or evaluation. Sample topics: Theories of Value, Freedom and Determinism.
Specific topics announced in the Schedule of Classes. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 units with different topics. Letter grade only (A-F).
Prerequisites: Six units of philosophy or consent of instructor.
A practical and theoretical introduction to the aims, methods, responsibilities, and ethics of teaching in the college classroom, with an emphasis on the specific issues involved in teaching philosophy.
Letter grade only (A-F).
Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor.
Supervised independent study.
Seniors with a GPA of 3.0 or better may enroll with consent of Department. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units. Letter grade only (A-F).
Prerequisite: Classified or Conditionally Classified Status in Philosophy
Introduction to graduate-level philosophy, with emphasis on basic level skills in analysis, research, and composition. Content varies.
Letter grade only (A-F).
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Close study of selected subjects in the history of philosophy. The original language may be required.
May be repeated to a maximum of 9 units with different topics. Letter grade only (A-F).
Prerequisite: PHIL 330 or consent of instructor.
Critical examination of selected issues, figures and movements.
May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units with different topics. Letter grade only (A-F).
Prerequisite: PHIL 363 or consent of the instructor.
Systematic examination of topics (such as human rights, pleasure) and theories (such as utilitarianism, contract theory) which are central to moral reasoning.
May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units with different topics. Letter grade only (A-F).
Prerequisite: PHIL 382 or consent of instructor.
May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units with different topics. Letter grade only (A-F).
Current issues in the philosophy of science.
May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units with different topics. Letter grade only (A-F).
Presentation, discussion and critical evaluation of advanced work (which may include original research of faculty and graduate students) in selected topics of current interest to professional philosophers.
May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units. Letter grade only (A-F).
Prerequisite: Consent of the student’s advisor.
Letter grade only (A-F).
Prerequisites: Consent of student's advisor or graduate advisor, and advancement to candidacy.
Preparation and completion of a thesis in philosophy and oral defense thereof.
