HUP 101: Introduction to Philosophy at LaGuardia Community College
3 credits · Fall 2026
Introduction to Philosophy (HUP 101) at LaGuardia Community College has 11 ways to take it in Fall 2026. 0 of 11 sections have an open seat right now.
Professors teaching it: Emil Bakalli, George Tsouris, Leslie Aarons, Dana Trusso, Nicolas Garrera, Richard Brown, Vera Albrecht, Payal Doctor, and Milton Ruiz.
Of the 9 professors with a Chill Rank, Emil Bakalli ranks chillest (Easy) and Milton Ruiz least chill (Brutal).
Compare them below, check the days and times, and add the course to your schedule.
Requirements
Pre/co-requisite of ENA/G 101 OR ESA 99 OR English Proficiency is required.
About this course
This course introduces students to the process of philosophical reflection. Utilizing the concept of freedom extensively, it seeks to develop the student's ability to analyze concepts and to explore life experience in a structured and coherent fashion. Students are encouraged to develop their perceptions by critically examining their own beliefs, attitudes and assumptions in light of the philosophical analyses they encounter.CUNY Pathways: Flexible Core-Individual & Society
Best professors for HUP 101 at LaGuardia CC, Fall 2026
- Emil BakalliChill Rank 2 of 5: Easy?
1 section · 0 open · ★ 4.5 (29) · difficulty 2.5/5 · 85% would take again
- George TsourisChill Rank 2 of 5: Easy?
1 section · 0 open · ★ 4.5 (67) · difficulty 2.9/5 · 84% would take again
- Leslie AaronsChill Rank 3 of 5: Fair?
1 section · 0 open · ★ 4.0 (78) · difficulty 2.7/5 · 54% would take again
- Dana TrussoChill Rank 3 of 5: Fair?
1 section · 0 open · ★ 4.1 (64) · difficulty 3.2/5 · 67% would take again
- Nicolas GarreraChill Rank 4 of 5: Busy?
1 section · 0 open · ★ 3.0 (21) · difficulty 3.2/5 · 38% would take again
- Richard BrownChill Rank 4 of 5: Busy?
1 section · 0 open · ★ 3.6 (93) · difficulty 3.7/5 · 47% would take again
- Vera AlbrechtChill Rank 4 of 5: Busy?
1 section · 0 open · ★ 3.0 (45) · difficulty 3.8/5 · 54% would take again
- Payal DoctorChill Rank 4 of 5: Busy?
2 sections · 0 open · ★ 3.0 (59) · difficulty 3.7/5 · 35% would take again
- Milton RuizChill Rank 5 of 5: Brutal?
2 sections · 0 open · ★ 2.2 (14) · difficulty 4.9/5 · 29% would take again
Ordered chillest first. A Chill Rank compares a professor with other CUNY professors on Rate My Professors difficulty, rating and would-take-again; it needs at least 3 ratings. How it works
HUP 101 sections, times and seats
Seat status as of Oct 4, 8:09 PM ET. Seats can change between refreshes. How fresh is this?
11 of 11 sections · 0 open
Chill Rank compares professors using Rate My Professors reviews, from Chill to Brutal. What each rank means
Questions about HUP 101 at LaGuardia CC
- Who teaches HUP 101 at LaGuardia CC in Fall 2026?
- Emil Bakalli, George Tsouris, Leslie Aarons, Dana Trusso, Nicolas Garrera, Richard Brown, Vera Albrecht, Payal Doctor, and Milton Ruiz are listed for Fall 2026. Each name links to a page with their Chill Rank and Rate My Professors numbers.
- Is HUP 101 at LaGuardia CC hard?
- It depends on the professor. Across the 9 professors with a Chill Rank, students on Rate My Professors give an average difficulty of 3.4 out of 5. The Chill Rank above compares them directly.
- What if a HUP 101 section is full?
- Try another section, join the waitlist in CUNYfirst if there is one, or ask the department. You can also watch a full section and get an email when a seat opens; you still enroll yourself in CUNYfirst.