PHIL3062 Advanced Philosophical Topics A
Later Year Course
| Offered By | School of Humanities |
|---|---|
| Academic Career | Undergraduate |
| Course Subject | Philosophy |
| Offered in | PHIL3062 will not be offered in 2009 |
| Unit Value | 6 units |
| Course Description |
2007 semster 1 : PHILOSOPHY OF BIOLOGY: Sexual selection - group selection - the selfish gene - explanations in evolution - reductionism - contradictory interpretations of genetics - sociology of genetics
Q: Are Species
(a) categories fixed by god, or (b) optimum solutions to evolutionary problems?
A: Neither!
This course is officially known as PHIL3062 : Advanced Philosophical Topics A. It's suitable for anyone interested in Biology. It's open to any student who has taken at least four philosophy courses, and to other humanities students AND SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING STUDENTS with the permission of the lecturer. Email the lecturer at jason.grossman@anu.edu.au if you'd like permission to enrol. |
| Indicative Assessment |
To be advised. |
| Workload |
A one-semester course offered on an occasional basis depending on staff availability.
2007 SEMESTER 1 : SEX AND DEATH : THE PHILOSOPHY OF BIOLOGY.
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| Areas of Interest | Philosophy |
| Requisite Statement |
At least 4 courses in philosophy or with the permission of the Coordinator. |
| Majors/Specialisations | Philosophy |
| Academic Contact | Jason Grossman |
The information published on the Study at ANU 2009 website applies to the 2009 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2008 website.
