Philosophy Pre-Major
Summary
Prepare for a major in Philosophy by taking recommended courses to fulfill the requirements
of a transfer degree.
Philosophy seeks to answer fundamental questions about the nature of knowledge, reality,
and existence and the connections between them using reasoning, logic and observation.
Philosophy encompasses not only logic but a moral and ethical means of understanding
the world. Philosophical methods include questioning, critical discussion, rational
argument and systematic presentation. Students learn to examine theories or claims
backed by reasoned arguments and reject, revise or retain those theories based on
their logical merits.
The Associate in Arts - Direct Transfer Agreement (AA-DTA) is part of Shoreline’s General Transfer program and is designed to meet the first two years of requirements of most four-year degrees.