Introduction to Philosophy - PHI 100 at Northern Virginia Community College


         
 
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PHI 100 - Introduction to Philosophy
Presents an introduction to philosophical problems and perspectives with emphasis on the systematic questioning of basic assumptions about meaning, knowledge, reality, and values. The assignments in the course require college-level reading fluency and coherent communication through written reports. This is a Passport and UCGS transfer course.
Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
3 credits

Schedule at Northern Virginia Community College

Summer 2026 ➜

Live Schedule
Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
62794 PHI 100-050N 3
  Tu Th  
1:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
 2026-05-18 Annandale P
OER-no cost textbooks
1st 6 Week
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
63605 PHI 100-070L 3
  Tu Th  
9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2026-06-15 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
Class meets in real-time via Zoom on the day(s) and time listed on the class schedule. Reliable internet access and a Zoom-capable device are required.
2nd 6 Week
62931 PHI 100-50YM 3
 M     
9:00 a.m.-1:05 p.m.
 2026-05-18 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
50% of class time is live streamed via Zoom on the days and times listed on your class schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, on your own time (following the course syllabus and due dates) via CANVAS. All students are expected to attend class virtually on the days and times listed on your schedule. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
Hybrid Course
68485 PHI 100-90YA 3
 M W   
4:00 p.m.-5:45 p.m.
 2026-06-30 Virtual and NOL - Real Time HY
Third Six Week
50% of class time is live streamed via Zoom; students are expected to attend class via Zoom on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
Hybrid Course

Fall 2026 ➜

Live Schedule
Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
99250 PHI 100-001A 3
  Tu Th  
12:45 p.m.-2:05 p.m.
 2026-08-24 Alexandria P
83486 PHI 100-001L 3
  Tu Th  
11:10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2026-08-24 Loudoun P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
Fifteen Week
83483 PHI 100-001M 3
  Tu Th  
12:45 p.m.-2:05 p.m.
 2026-08-24 Manassas P
84829 PHI 100-001N 3
  Tu Th  
9:35 a.m.-10:55 a.m.
 2026-08-24 Annandale P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
OER-no cost textbooks
83485 PHI 100-002L 3
 M W   
12:45 p.m.-2:05 p.m.
 2026-08-24 Loudoun P
Classes meet on-campus, on the days, times, and location listed on the class schedule. This course offers low-cost textbook materials: Textbooks are typically estimated at $39.00 or less. Electronic media may be used and regular and reliable Internet might be required
Fifteen Week
85909 PHI 100-002N 3
 M W   
11:10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
 2026-08-24 Annandale P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
OER-no cost textbooks
83484 PHI 100-02YM 3
   W   
7:00 p.m.-8:20 p.m.
 2026-08-24 Virtual and NOL - Real Time HY
50% of class time is live streamed via Zoom; students are expected to attend class via Zoom on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
Hybrid Course
83899 PHI 100-03YM 3
 M     
7:00 p.m.-8:20 p.m.
 2026-08-24 Virtual and NOL - Real Time HY
50% of class time is live streamed via Zoom; students are expected to attend class via Zoom on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
Hybrid Course
83487 PHI 100-040L 3
  Tu    
6:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
 2026-09-08 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
Class meets in real-time via Zoom on the days and times listed on your class schedule. Your instructor will facilitate live online lectures and discussions. Reliable internet access and a Zoom-capable device are required.
Thirteen Week
This course offers low-cost textbook materials: Textbooks are typically estimated at $39.00 or less. Electronic media may be used and regular and reliable Internet might be required
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