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Students studying philosophy at
Sacramento City College have a variety of
goals. Many are planning to transfer to four-year colleges and universities, while others
are learning how to apply philosophical thinking in various aspects of their lives.
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The philosophy courses introduce students to major philosophers and philosophical
issues and provide logical and critical thinking skills for dealing with problems.
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We emphasize critical thinking and rational analysis,
the study of ethical and moral issues,
surveys of major religions and their influences on culture and history. We
offer honors courses in the history of classical Greek and medieval
philosophy, and in early modern philosophy from Descartes to Kant. |
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Philosophy offers guidelines for logical and critical reasoning in everyday life, as
well as a review of personal, social and moral issues. |
Theories of knowledge and metaphysics are reviewed, as well as aesthetic, moral and
religious values. Included in the reviews are the beliefs and philosophical concepts of
Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, Zen, Judaism, Christianity and Islam. Various other
philosophical topics are covered, including the nature of law, justice and punishment .
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For students planning to transfer to universities or those just wanting to learn more
about philosophy, SCC is the place to begin.
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