Philosophy
Humanity's Oldest Intellectual Discipline
Philosophy, humanity’s oldest intellectual discipline, explores fundamental questions about the nature of thought and existence from various perspectives. This discipline explores the scope and limits of human knowledge, the ultimate constituents of reality, the sources of value and obligation, and the nature of logic and correct reasoning. Through philosophy, one may think about and develop perspectives on topics as diverse as science, language, logic, truth, ethics, politics, and law.
Program Awards
Our Philosophy programs are included in the Education, Humanities, Social and Behavioral Sciences field of study and offer these awards:
| Award | Location | Estimated Completion |
Program Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) | Chula Vista | # Semesters | Philosophy ADT |
| Associate in Arts Degree: Transfer Preparation | Chula Vista | # Semesters |
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