Introductory Philosophy: Knowledge and Reality unit (HPH105)

Introduction

Through an examination of historical and contemporary philosophical texts, from Western and Eastern traditions, this unit explores the nature of persons and the nature of the world as we experience it. These themes will be pursued by asking questions such as: • Is a mind more than just a brain? • Do we have free will? • Is there an enduring self? • Could the world be an illusion? • Does science give us knowledge? • What is time? Is time travel possible? • What reason have we for thinking there is or is not a God?. This unit provides an introduction to the world's oldest academic discipline and will help students to develop the rigorous thinking that is the hallmark of philosophy – a skill that is transferable to almost any walk of life. This unit complements HPH104 Introductory Philosophy: Moral and Political Philosophy, but can be taken independently of that unit.

Summary

Unit name	Introductory Philosophy: Knowledge and Reality
Unit code	HPH105
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

Availability

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

Learning Outcomes

• Gain specialist and general understanding of key problems in metaphysics and epistemology.
• Engage with personal, cultural¿ and social issues in relation to philosophy from a range of philosophical traditions.
• Apply disciplinary skills of argument analysis, textual analysis and clear communication to a philosophical audience in appropriate academic style.
• Demonstrate a constructively critical attitude to belief formation, including giving and assessing reasons, seeking new evidence and forming beliefs on the best evidence available.

Fee Information

2027 fee information will be available in August.

Requisites

Mutual Exclusions

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

HPH102

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	On campus  Online lecture or equivalent (1 hour) Weekly seminar (1 hour) Weekly tutorial (1 hour) Online Online lecture (equivalent to 1 hour) Weekly online discussions (equivalent to 2 hour)
Assessment	Online quizzes (15%)|Tutorial participation (15%)|Essay (1500 words) (35%)|Take-home exam (35%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	All required readings will be available through MyLO site
Recommended	All required readings will be available through MyLO site

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