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 Winter 2027. 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 38 published pathways from De Anza College — 24 shown.

• LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTUREDe Anza → Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
• PHILOSOPHYDe Anza → Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
• PhilosophyDe Anza → UCLA
• PsychologyDe Anza → UCLA
• PhilosophyDe Anza → CSU Fullerton
• Geography B.A. - Environmental Studies OptionDe Anza → CSU Chico
• Geography B.A. - Landscape Studies OptionDe Anza → CSU Chico
• 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
• PhilosophyDe Anza → San Diego State
• Interior DesignDe Anza → San Jose State
• PhilosophyDe Anza → San Jose State
• LIBERAL STUDIES, B.A. - Teacher Preparation OptionDe Anza → CSU Northridge
• PHILOSOPHYDe Anza → CSU Northridge
• BiologyDe Anza → Cal Poly Pomona
• BiotechnologyDe Anza → Cal Poly Pomona
• Environmental BiologyDe Anza → Cal Poly Pomona
• ArchitectureDe Anza → UC Berkeley
• Environmental Economics and PolicyDe Anza → UC Berkeley