PHIL 125Critical Think & Phil Comp

Grossmont College · 3 credits · UGRD

Catalog

In this course, students will philosophically examine and write about a diverse array of historical and contemporary human experiences, including but not limited to metaphysical assumptions of race, class, and gender, for example, which have implications for knowledge, ethics, aesthetics, justice, and existential meaning. Students will generate argumentative theses and refine essay length sustained complex arguments. Topics to be explored include principles of deduction and induction, logical fallacies in language and thought, fact versus judgment, science and superstition, and how to overcome cognitive biases in thought and writing. This Philosophy seminar is designed to enhance the student's critical thinking, writing, and research skills in preparation for upper division academic activity. (CSU/UC) (AA/AS-1B, CSU-A3, IGETC-1B, Cal-GETC-1B)

Recent sections

Fall 2026 · 6 sections

Section	Days & time	Location	Instructor
0036Class #0036-PHIL-125-0036	Distance Education/Online WEB (Internet 100%)Aug 24 – Oct 17	Distance Education/Online WEB	Parello, L
0036 notes: Section 0036 is a fully online course offered on the internet (WEB) and does not meet on specific days/times. Familiarity with computers, Internet required. For more information, email the instructor. [https://www.gcccd.edu/staffdirectory/search.asp] ZTC Zero Textbook Cost section: This course does not require purchase of a textbook and may use free Open Educational Resources (OER) or free textbook alternatives.

0420Class #0420-PHIL-125-0420	Tuesday 6:00 PM - 8:05 PM Bldg 36 126 (Lecture)6:00 PM - 8:05 PM Times TBD Distance Education/Online WEB (Internet <50% Online)Oct 6 – Dec 21	Bldg 36 126Distance Education/Online WEB	Not published
0420 notes: Section 0420 is a hybrid course that will require both on-campus and online meetings. Scheduled meeting times are noted above. TBA/TBD = To be announced/determined and will be offered asynchronously (WEB). Familiarity with computers, Internet required. For more information, email the instructor. [https://www.gcccd.edu/staffdirectory/search.asp]

2248Class #2248-PHIL-125-2248	Distance Education/Online WEB (Internet 100%)Aug 24 – Dec 21	Distance Education/Online WEB	Guerra, V
2248 notes: Section 2248 is a fully online course offered on the internet (WEB) and does not meet on specific days/times. Familiarity with computers, Internet required. For more information, email the instructor. [https://www.gcccd.edu/staffdirectory/search.asp]

5772Class #5772-PHIL-125-5772	Distance Education/Online WEB (Internet 100%)Oct 19 – Dec 21	Distance Education/Online WEB	Parello, L
5772 notes: Section 5772 is a fully online course offered on the internet (WEB) and does not meet on specific days/times. Familiarity with computers, Internet required. For more information, email the instructor. [https://www.gcccd.edu/staffdirectory/search.asp] ZTC Zero Textbook Cost section: This course does not require purchase of a textbook and may use free Open Educational Resources (OER) or free textbook alternatives.

1248Class #1248-PHIL-125-1248	Distance Education/Online WEB (Internet 100%)Aug 24 – Oct 17	Distance Education/Online WEB	Parello, L
1248 notes: Section 1248 is a fully online course offered on the internet (WEB) and does not meet on specific days/times. Familiarity with computers, Internet required. For more information, email the instructor. [https://www.gcccd.edu/staffdirectory/search.asp] ZTC Zero Textbook Cost section: This course does not require purchase of a textbook and may use free Open Educational Resources (OER) or free textbook alternatives.