PHIL 4

About this course

This course is an introduction to the study of argumentation, critical evaluation, and the use of language in the interpretation of diverse forms of discourse. It explores practical applications of critical thinking skills in everyday situations such as problem solving and evaluation of arguments.

No section is scheduled at De Anza College for Fall 2026. The course can still be offered in a later quarter.

Enrollment availability changes frequently. Confirm status in the official FHDA registration system before enrolling.

Prerequisites

The De Anza catalog lists no prerequisite for this course.

Advisory: “ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000H or ESL D005.”

Transfer pathways that use PHIL 4

ASSIST maps PHIL 4 to a requirement in 47 published pathways from De Anza College — 24 shown.

• PHILOSOPHYDe Anza → Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
• Leadership StudiesDe Anza → Humboldt State
• Nursing B.S.N. (RN-BSN)De Anza → Humboldt State
• NursingDe Anza → San Francisco State
• PsychologyDe Anza → UCLA
• PhilosophyDe Anza → UCLA
• PhilosophyDe Anza → CSU Fullerton
• NursingDe Anza → CSU Fullerton
• Geography B.A. - Landscape Studies OptionDe Anza → CSU Chico
• Geography B.A. - Environmental Studies OptionDe Anza → CSU Chico
• Nursing, ADN or RN to B.S.N.De Anza → CSU Channel Islands
• Nursing, B.S.N.De Anza → CSU Channel Islands
• PHILOSOPHYDe Anza → UC Merced
• PsychologyDe Anza → Loyola Marymount University
• Nursing, B.S.: Post-Licensure ConcentrationDe Anza → CSU Hayward
• Nursing, B.S.: Pre-Licensure ConcentrationDe Anza → CSU Hayward
• Psychology CoreDe Anza → Menlo College
• Liberal Studies B.A. Elementary Teaching Content Preparation ProgramDe Anza → CSU Stanislaus
• Nursing B.S., Pre-Licensure TrackDe Anza → CSU Stanislaus
• Liberal Studies, Emphasis in Elementary EducationDe Anza → San Diego State
• NursingDe Anza → San Diego State
• PhilosophyDe Anza → San Diego State
• Industrial DesignDe Anza → San Jose State
• PhilosophyDe Anza → San Jose State