Applied Philosophy unit (HPH302)

Introduction

Philosophers regularly collaborate with neuroscientists and psychologists, mathematicians and physicists, ecologists and biologists, artists and filmmakers, as well as medical practitioners and researchers. These collaborations are often fruitful and offer new, unexpected insights. Most disciplines involve philosophical questions or benefit from philosophical skills of analysis and critical thinking. In this unit you will study some of these engagements between philosophy and other disciplines, practices or aspects of life. You will learn why and how philosophy can address questions and solve problems outside the normal boundaries of the discipline.

Summary

Unit name	Applied Philosophy
Unit code	HPH302
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Arts and Society Humanities and Social Sciences
Discipline	Philosophy
Coordinator	Doctor David Coady
Available as an elective?	Yes
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Advanced

Availability

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

Learning Outcomes

• Demonstrate understanding of contemporary debates and positions within particular fields of philosophy across different philosophical traditions appropriate for continuing honours and postgraduate study of philosophy.
• Apply understanding of contemporary social, political, cultural, environmental, scientific or aesthetic issues in relation to philosophy, synthesising perspectives to arrive at reflectively formed judgements.
• Use disciplinary skills of argument analysis and construction and clear communication with flexibility and creativity to identify and solve problems with intellectual independence.
• Demonstrate the development of an ethical comportment to the world in engaging with issues in relation to philosophy.

Fee Information

2027 fee information will be available in August.

Requisites

Prerequisites

25 credit points at Introductory level or higher

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	On campus Weekly lecture (1 hour online) and weekly seminar (2 hours) Off campus Weekly lecture (1 hour online) and online discussion equivalent to a 2 hour seminar
Assessment	Report (15%)|Presentation (20%)|Tutorial Participation/Other Participation (20%)|Position Paper (45%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	Readings are available through the HPH302 Library Reading List and via MyLO.

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