7943 - Philosophy 1 - Class Information
Introduction to Philosophy
Summer 2008
3 Units, (UC: CSU)
A survey of the fundamental questions about self, society, and universe. Primary focus is on theories of reality, theories of knowledge, philosophy of religion, and philosophy of death.
Prerequisites: None.
Instructor
Robert Sliff, M.A.Email: philosophygadfly@ca.rr.com
Office Hours: Thursdays, 1:00 - 8:00 PM
June 19 - August 7, 2008
(818) 364-7600, ext. 7160
Classroom Location Schedule
| Day | Campus | Time | Location |
| Saturday | L.A. Southwest College | 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Lecture Lab., Rm. 111 |
| Saturday | L.A. City College | 01:30 PM - 04:30 PM | Da Vinci, Rm. 304 |
| Sunday | L.A. Valley College | 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Foreign Language Bldg., Rm. 102 |
| Sunday | L.A. Pierce College | 01:30 PM - 04:30 PM | Business Bldg., Rm. 3203 |
Click here for directions and maps to the campuses.
Textbooks
Required
Philosophy - A Text with Reading
- Author: Velasquez, Manuel
- Edition: 10/E, 2008 (Paperbound)
- Publisher: Thomson/Wadsworth
- ISBN: 0-495-09497-8
Recommended
The Examined Life Telecourse Study Guide
- Author: Velasquez, Manuel
- Edition: 10/E, 2008
- Publisher: Thomson/Wadsworth
- ISBN: 0-495-10302-0
Textbooks may be purchased at the City, Southwest, Valley, and Pierce College bookstores.
Video
The Examined Life
The Examined Life, presents 26 half-hour episodes addressing "Great Questions" philosophers have pursued from ancient times to the present: What is human nature? What is real? Do we have free will? Does God exist? These questions, and many other equally challenging ones, are explored in this series through the writings of historic philosophers and interviews with modern philosophers.
Where to Watch Videos
Cable Channel LA36
Video broadcasts are available on cable channel LA36. The broadcast schedule is below.
All videos are closed captioned.
Buy the Videos
Videos may be purchased at the Pierce College Bookstore, and LA Mission Bookstore.
Watch the Videos on Campus
Videos may be viewed at the Learning Resource Centers of:
Los Angeles City College
East Los Angeles College
Los
Angeles Harbor College
Los Angeles Mission College
Pierce College
Los
Angeles Southwest College
Los
Angeles Trade-Technical College
Los Angeles Valley College
West
Los Angeles College
You must bring your student ID or fee receipt with you to watch them.
Online Course Website
June 16 is the official start date of the term. If you enrolled after Oct. June 16, you can expect a delay of 2-3 business days in accessing the class website.
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