Philosophy
Philosophy grapples with fundamental questions about the nature of reality, what it means to be human, and how one should act. At Mt. San Jacinto college we offer survey courses that span the history of philosophy and more specialized classes that focus on core areas of philosophy like logic and ethics. The study of philosophy teaches careful reading and writing skills, critical thinking, and sound reasoning. Further, philosophy explores the sources of value and meaning while providing vital skills for those interested in law, education, medicine, and more.
Recent studies show that philosophy majors consistently rank at or near the top in performance on the GRE Verbal section, the LSAT, and in cultivating habits of mind such as curiosity, open-mindedness, and intellectual rigor.
Studying Philosophy Does Make People Better Thinkers
Contact Information
San Jacinto Campus
(951) 487-MSJC (6752)
1-800-624-5561
Hector Guzman-Orozco, Ph.D.
(951) 487-3642
hguzmanorozco@msjc.edu
Menifee Valley Campus
(951) 672-MSJC (6752)
1-800-452-3335
Thomas W. Donovan, III, Ph.D.
(951) 639-5675
tdonovan@msjc.edu