PHIL 4013 - Honours Theoretical Philosophy
Career: | Undergraduate |
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Units: | 6 |
Term: | 4220 |
Campus: | North Terrace |
Contact: | Up to 3 hours per week |
Restriction: | Available only to students admitted to Honours in Philosophy |
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange: | No |
Available for Non-Award Study: | No |
Pre-Requisite: | Completed 72 unit undergraduate degree with a Major or Minor in Philosophy and a 70 average across PHIL courses |
Assessment: | Extended essay 70%, detailed essay plan 20%, participation and preparation 10% |
Syllabus: |
This course provides an advanced approach to a selected topic of current research significance in theoretical philosophy. Theoretical philosophy is broadly construed to include metaphysics, epistemology, philosophy of mind and cognition, philosophy of logic and language, philosophy of special sciences, and their history. Annually, different staff members with expertise in various fields of philosophical inquiry will lead small groups of students through carefully devised curricula on a selected topic. Through the seminars and the written assessment students will acquire a sound understanding of the selected topic and the central points of controversy, and will be supported in constructing rigorous arguments to support one or more key philosophical claims concerning the topic. |
Course Fees
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EFTSL | |||
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0.25 |
Course Outline
A Course Outline which includes Learning Outcomes, Learning Resources, Learning & Teaching for this course may be accessed here
Critical Dates
Term | Last Day to Add Online | Census Date | Last Day to WNF | Last Day to WF |
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4220 | Mon 08/08/2022 | Wed 17/08/2022 | Fri 16/09/2022 | Fri 28/10/2022 |
Class Details
Enrolment Class: Seminar | |||||||
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Class Nbr | Section | Size | Available | Dates | Days | Time | Location |
21501 | SE01 | 6 | 2 | 26 Jul - 13 Sep | Tuesday | 1pm - 4pm | Napier, 204, Teaching Room |
4 Oct - 25 Oct | Tuesday | 1pm - 4pm | Napier, 204, Teaching Room |