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Introduction to Philosophy (PHIL 101)

Credit Course

3 credits

$124 per credit

in-county, fees apply

In-person, Online, Blended

Teaches the use of critical analysis and critical thinking applications to examine global, social, and local phenomena within a philosophical context. Students explore philosophical and scientific similarities and differences by analyzing the meaning of human existence, explaining and justifying ethical choices, exploring and recognizing the nature, sources, and limits of human knowledge, the question of whether God exists, how one justifies an answer to this question, and different theories about the nature of reality. The course actively encourages students to recognize the relevance of philosophy to everyday life circumstances. Course offered every fall, spring and may be offered during additional sessions.

Corequisite(s): ACLT 053 or (ESOL 052 and ESOL 054.
General Education: Arts and Humanities (A).

Sections

Summer 2026 ( Sections)

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- Time:
  Flexible Time
  
  Online
Section Information:
- Online
- 0 Available Seats
- 06/15/2026 - 08/01/2026
- #52384
Credit Hours: 3

Billable Hours: 3

Note: NOTE: This section meets during the seven week session. This course uses a FREE textbook.
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- Time:
  Flexible Time
  
  Online
Section Information:
- Online
- 0 Available Seats
- 06/01/2026 - 07/11/2026
- #51976
Credit Hours: 3

Billable Hours: 3

Note: NOTE: This section meets during the six week session. This course uses a FREE textbook.
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Section Meeting Times:
- Time:
  11:00 a.m. - 1:40 p.m.
  
  Days of Week:
  TWR
  
  Essex, BESS 310
Section Information:
- In-person
- 0 Available Seats
- 07/13/2026 - 08/15/2026
- #52382
Credit Hours: 3

Billable Hours: 3

Note: NOTE: This section meets during the five week session. This course uses a FREE textbook.
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Fall 2026 ( Sections)

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  6:00 - 8:45 p.m.
  
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  Catonsville, HILT 411
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- In-person
- 0 Available Seats
- 08/31/2026 - 12/20/2026
- Michael Wilson
- #92598
Credit Hours: 3

Billable Hours: 3

Note: NOTE: This is an Honors section of PHIL 101. Honors pre- requisite: Any one of the following: A) Membership in the Honors Program; B) A 3.0 grade point average; C) Written permission from an Honors Program Director, email awilson@ccbcmd.edu. NOTE: This is a ZTC (Zero Textbook Cost) course.
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Section Meeting Times:
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  Flexible Time
  
  Online
Section Information:
- Online
- 0 Available Seats
- 08/31/2026 - 12/20/2026
- #91550
Credit Hours: 3

Billable Hours: 3

Note: NOTE: This is a ZTC (Zero Textbook Cost) course.
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Section Meeting Times:
- Time:
  12:30 - 1:50 p.m.
  
  Days of Week:
  TR
  
  Essex, AHUM 209
Section Information:
- In-person
- 0 Available Seats
- 08/31/2026 - 12/20/2026
- #93663
Credit Hours: 3

Billable Hours: 3

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Section Meeting Times:
- Time:
  12:30 - 1:50 p.m.
  
  Days of Week:
  MW
  
  Essex, ADMN 218
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- In-person
- 0 Available Seats
- 08/31/2026 - 12/20/2026
- #93662
Credit Hours: 3

Billable Hours: 3

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Section Meeting Times:
- Time:
  2:00 - 3:20 p.m.
  
  Days of Week:
  TR
  
  Online
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- Online
- 0 Available Seats
- 08/31/2026 - 12/20/2026
- #90128
Credit Hours: 3

Billable Hours: 3

Note: NOTE: This is a ZTC (Zero Textbook Cost) course.
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  Flexible Time
  
  Online
Section Information:
- Online
- 0 Available Seats
- 08/31/2026 - 12/20/2026
- #91552
Credit Hours: 3

Billable Hours: 3

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Section Meeting Times:
- Time:
  6:00 - 7:20 p.m.
  
  Days of Week:
  TR
  
  Dundalk, CRBL 214
Section Information:
- In-person
- 0 Available Seats
- 08/31/2026 - 12/20/2026
- #90202
Credit Hours: 3

Billable Hours: 3

Note: This course uses a FREE textbook.
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Section Meeting Times:
- Time:
  9:30 - 10:50 a.m.
  
  Days of Week:
  MW
  
  Essex, BESS 309
Section Information:
- In-person
- 0 Available Seats
- 08/31/2026 - 12/20/2026
- #90125
Credit Hours: 3

Billable Hours: 3

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Section Meeting Times:
- Time:
  8:00 - 9:20 a.m.
  
  Days of Week:
  TR
  
  Essex, BESS 308
Section Information:
- In-person
- 0 Available Seats
- 08/31/2026 - 12/20/2026
- #90127
Credit Hours: 3

Billable Hours: 3

Note: NOTE: This course uses a FREE/LOW COST textbook.
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  Online
Section Information:
- Online
- 0 Available Seats
- 09/28/2026 - 12/20/2026
- #92156
Credit Hours: 3

Billable Hours: 3

Note: NOTE: This section meets during the Late Start 10 week session. NOTE: This is a ZTC (Zero Textbook Cost) course.
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Section Meeting Times:
- Time:
  11:00 a.m. - 12:20 p.m.
  
  Days of Week:
  TR
  
  Catonsville, HUMN 008
Section Information:
- In-person
- 0 Available Seats
- 08/31/2026 - 12/20/2026
- #93921
Credit Hours: 3

Billable Hours: 3
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Section Meeting Times:
- Time:
  11:00 a.m. - 12:20 p.m.
  
  Days of Week:
  MW
  
  Catonsville, HTEC 123
Section Information:
- In-person
- 0 Available Seats
- 08/31/2026 - 12/20/2026
- #91861
Credit Hours: 3

Billable Hours: 3

Note: This is a ZTC (Zero Textbook Cost) course.
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Section Meeting Times:
- Time:
  Flexible Time
  
  Online
Section Information:
- Online
- 0 Available Seats
- 08/31/2026 - 12/20/2026
- #90794
Credit Hours: 3

Billable Hours: 3

Note: NOTE: This is a ZTC (Zero Textbook Cost) course.
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Section Meeting Times:
- Time:
  9:30 - 10:50 a.m.
  
  Days of Week:
  MW
  
  Essex, ADMN 106
- Time:
  Flexible Time
  
  Online
Section Information:
- Blended
- 0 Available Seats
- 08/31/2026 - 12/20/2026
- Nick VanHorn
- #92724
Credit Hours: 3

Billable Hours: 3

Note: NOTE: This section is an Honors version of PHIL 101. Honors Pre-Requisite: Any one of the following: A) Membership in the Honors Program; B) A 3.0 grade point average; C) Written permission from an Honors Program Director, email awilson@ccbcmd.edu. NOTE: This is a ZTC (Zero Textbook Cost) course
Register
Section Meeting Times:
- Time:
  9:30 - 10:50 a.m.
  
  Days of Week:
  TR
  
  Essex, BESS 308
Section Information:
- In-person
- 0 Available Seats
- 08/31/2026 - 12/20/2026
- #90126
Credit Hours: 3

Billable Hours: 3

Note: NOTE: This course uses a FREE/LOW COST textbook.
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Section Meeting Times:
- Time:
  11:00 a.m. - 12:20 p.m.
  
  Days of Week:
  MW
  
  Essex, ADMN 218
Section Information:
- In-person
- 0 Available Seats
- 08/31/2026 - 12/20/2026
- #93661
Credit Hours: 3

Billable Hours: 3

Note: This is a ZTC (Zero Textbook Cost) course
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