Hobart, Launceston
Introduction
This unit is built around a close examination of key philosophical texts. Students will acquire a specialist understanding of debates and positions within a select field of philosophy, and will identify and engage with philosophical issues in detail. The unit prepares students for further study in philosophy at honours level.
Summary 2021
Unit name | Key Issues in Philosophy |
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Unit code | HPH301 |
Credit points | 12.5 |
Faculty/School | College of Arts, Law and Education School of Humanities |
Discipline | Philosophy and Gender Studies |
Available as student elective? | No |
Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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Learning Outcomes
- Gain a specialist understanding of contemporary debates and positions within particular fields of philosophy across different philosophical traditions appropriate for advanced-level study of philosophy, leading to honours and postgraduate study.
- Engage with contemporary issues in relation to philosophy and from a range of philosophical traditions, synthesising perspectives to arrive at reflectively formed judgements.
- Apply 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.
Fees
Teaching
Teaching Pattern | Weekly lecture (2 times; 100 minutes) |
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Assessment | Task 1: Presentation, 750 words (20%) Task 2: Critique, 500 words (15%) Task 3: Tutorial/other participation (20%) Task 4: Position paper, 3000 words (45%) |
Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
Required | None |
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