PHIL1004 Fundamental Ideas in Philosophy: An Introduction
First Year Course
| Offered By | School of Humanities |
|---|---|
| Academic Career | Undergraduate |
| Course Subject | Philosophy |
| Offered in | First Semester, 2009 and First Semester, 2010 |
| Unit Value | 6 units |
| Course Description |
An introduction to some key philosophical problems and to some of the responses that may be offered to them. Topics which will be discussed include morality, arguments for the existence of God, the identity of the self, determinism indeterminism and free will, the mind-body problem, theories of knowledge, and some issues relating to language and the philosophy of science. The course will provide students with ideas which may be of use in reflecting on philosophical problems which may be of personal interest to them, offer an introduction to philosophy opon which they may build in subsequent courses, and also provide the opportunity to develop analytical skills which may be of use in further studies in philosophy, in other courses, and in day-to-day life. |
| Indicative Assessment |
Short exercise (10%), 1,500 word essay (40%), bibliographical exercise (10%), examination (30%) and tutorial performance (10%). |
| Workload | Two 1-hour lectures and one 1-hour tutorial per week |
| Areas of Interest | Philosophy |
| Incompatibility |
PHIL1002 Introduction to Philosophy. |
| Preliminary Reading |
Karl Popper, the Myth of the Framework, London, Routledge. |
| Majors/Specialisations | Contemporary Europe, Philosophy, and Policy Studies |
| Academic Contact | Dr Jeremy Shearmur |
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