Program Description
The first objective of the philosophy program is to teach students how to think critically emphasizing analytic reasoning. In addition, students are prepared for university-level philosophy courses. The study of philosophy acquaints students with the nature of philosophical activity and helps them increase critical thinking skills about fundamental philosophic concerns such as the nature of correct reasoning, the scope and limits of human knowledge, characteristics of reality and questions of value and obligation. Philosophy relates to many other academic disciplines and stresses systematic and abstract thought.

Program Emphasis
The Philosophy curriculum meets general education Humanities requirements for both the associate degree and universities and prepares for transfer to university majors.

Department Chair
Professor Nancy Cary
Office: C-224A
Phone: 619-388-3278
e-mail: ncary@sdccd.edu