PHIL 101: Introduction to Philosophy at Queensborough Community College
3 credits · Fall 2026
Introduction to Philosophy (PHIL 101) at Queensborough Community College has 4 ways to take it in Fall 2026. 0 of 4 sections have an open seat right now.
Professors teaching it: Shannon Kincaid and Mark Zelcer.
Of the 2 professors with a Chill Rank, Shannon Kincaid ranks chillest (Chill) and Mark Zelcer least chill (Easy).
Compare them below, check the days and times, and add the course to your schedule.
Requirements
PREREQ/COREQ: STUDENTS MUST COMPLETE ANY DEVELOPMENTAL REQUIREMENTS IN ENGLISH (SEE PROFICIENCY IN MATH AND ENGLISH) PRIOR TO TAKING THIS COURSE OR ENROLL IN ENGL-101 AND ENGL-99 AT THE SAME TIME AS THIS COURSE.
About this course
Fundamental philosophic problems, presented through the study of several major philosophical writings, such as those of Plato, Aristotle, Descartes, Kant, Hume, Mill, and Whitehead.
Best professors for PHIL 101 at Queensborough CC, Fall 2026
- Shannon KincaidChill Rank 1 of 5: Chill?
2 sections · 0 open · ★ 4.8 (160) · difficulty 2.7/5 · 95% would take again
- Mark ZelcerChill Rank 2 of 5: Easylimited data?
2 sections · 0 open · ★ 5.0 (5) · difficulty 1.4/5 · 100% 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
PHIL 101 sections, times and seats
Seat status as of Oct 4, 5:48 PM ET. Seats can change between refreshes. How fresh is this?
Chill Rank compares professors using Rate My Professors reviews, from Chill to Brutal. What each rank means
Questions about PHIL 101 at Queensborough CC
- Who teaches PHIL 101 at Queensborough CC in Fall 2026?
- Shannon Kincaid and Mark Zelcer are listed for Fall 2026. Each name links to a page with their Chill Rank and Rate My Professors numbers.
- Is PHIL 101 at Queensborough CC hard?
- It depends on the professor. Across the 2 professors with a Chill Rank, students on Rate My Professors give an average difficulty of 2.0 out of 5. The Chill Rank above compares them directly.
- What if a PHIL 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.