PHIL3072 Advanced Analytic Philosophy
Later Year Course
| Offered By | School of Humanities |
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| Academic Career | Undergraduate |
| Course Subject | Philosophy |
| Offered in | First Semester, 2009 and First Semester, 2010 |
| Unit Value | 6 units |
| Course Description |
This course is intended as a grounding in analytic philosophy for those who intend to continue to 4th year Honours. I will use Volume II by Scott Soames, The Age of Meaning, (Princeton UP 2008) |
| Learning Outcomes |
The student will be familiar with the main ideas to have emerged from 20th Century Analytical Philosophy. |
| Indicative Assessment |
Tutorial participation (10%) and two 2,500 word essays (45% each). |
| Workload | For Philosophy Honours either Advanced Continental Philosophy or Advanced Analytic Philosophy is required. : Offered in succeeding years : 13 x two-hour lectures and 12 x one-hour tutorials |
| Areas of Interest | Philosophy |
| Eligibility | Should have studied 1000 + 2000 level philosophy courses. |
| Requisite Statement |
At least two later year philosophy courses in the area of analytic philosophy (PHIL2060, 2061, 2099, 2080, 2100) or by the written permission of the lecturer. |
| Prescribed Texts |
S. Soames, The Age of Meaning (PUP) 2006 |
| Preliminary Reading |
S. Soames, The Age of Meaning (PUP) 2006 |
| Majors/Specialisations | Philosophy |
| Other Information |
For Philosophy Honours either Advanced Continental Philosophy or Advanced Analytic Philosophy is required.
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| Academic Contact | Dr Brian Garrett |
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