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Introductory Philosophy: Moral and Political Philosophy unit (HPH104)

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Location: Hobart, Launceston, Online

Introduction

This unit introduces students to moral and political philosophy. Drawing on a range of topics, themes, and methods, this unit explores foundational questions within both moral and political philosophy. As such, this unit provides an introduction to philosophy, the world’s oldest academic discipline, and will help students develop their capacity for critical reflection upon the nature of the human condition. This unit complements HPH105 Introductory Philosophy: Knowledge and Reality, but can be taken independently of that unit.

Summary

Unit name Introductory Philosophy: Moral and Political Philosophy
Unit code HPH104
Credit points 12.5
College/School Arts and Society
Humanities and Social Sciences
Discipline Philosophy
Coordinator Doctor Richard Corry
Available as an elective? Yes
Delivered By University of Tasmania
Level Introductory

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Availability

Location Study period Attendance options Available to
Hobart Semester 1 This unit is available through on-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
Launceston Semester 1 This unit is available through on-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
Online Semester 1 This unit is available through off-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
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  • This unit is available through off-campus delivery Off-Campus
  • Available to International Students International students
  • Available to Domestic Students Domestic students
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Key Dates

Study Period Start date Census date WW date End date
Semester 1 23/2/2025 24/3/2025 13/4/2025 31/5/2025

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Learning Outcomes

  • demonstrate knowledge of concepts, principles, and methods central to moral and political philosophy
  • apply knowledge of concepts, principles and methods central to moral and political philosophy
  • apply philosophical skills, such as basic argument analysis, reconstruction, and presentation
  • display a constructively critical attitude to belief formation as part of the formation of a philosophical attitude and identity with relation to questions of moral and political philosophy

Fee Information

Field of Education Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 Domestic Full Fee 4
091701 $2,124.00 $996.00 not applicable $2,142.00
  • Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
  • HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility3
  • FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility4

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Requisites

Mutual Exclusions

You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:

HPH101 Philosophy 1: Ethics

Teaching

Teaching Pattern

On campus

Weekly online lecture (1 hour)

Weekly seminar (1 hour)

Weekly tutorial (1 hour)

Off campus

Weekly online lecture (1 hour)

Weekly online discussions (equivalent 2 hours)

Assessment500 word essay preparation task (10%)|Quizzes (10%)|Tutorial participation (10%)|1000 word essay (30%)|Take home exam (40%)
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Textbooks

Required

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