PHIL3073 Advanced Ethics, Social and Political Philosophy
Later Year Course
| Offered By | School of Philosophy | |
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| Academic Career | Undergraduate | |
| Course Subject | Philosophy | |
| Offered in | Second Semester, 2012 and First Semester, 2013 | |
| Unit Value | 6 units | |
| Course Description |
This course consists of in depth study of the work of one or two contemporary philosophers writing on, or issues in, moral, social or political philosophy. New material will be taught each year, and the course will be opened to honours 4 students and graduate students, so that those participating get a feel for what the study of philosophy is like at an advanced level. It will draw upon the research interests of the member of staff taking the course in any one year. This course is intended as a grounding in moral, social and political philosophy for those who intend to continue to 4th year Honours
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| Learning Outcomes | In line with the suggestions made above, our aim is for students: (i) to get to grips with work at a reasonably advanced level; (ii) to get used to evaluating ideas and also critical responses to them in the literature; (iii) to participate in discussion of the material that is like that which takes place at honours 4 and graduate level - all with the aim of equipping these undergraduate students to do good work at honours 4 level | |
| Indicative Assessment | Two pieces of written work, one 1500 words (35%) the other 3500 (55%), plus 10% for performance in tutorials or seminars | |
| Workload | Weekly Seminars or Lectures plus tutorials | |
| Areas of Interest | Ethics and Philosophy | |
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| Majors/Specialisations | Philosophy and Philosophy | |
| Academic Contact | A/Prof Christian Barry |
The information published on the Study at ANU 2012 website applies to the 2012 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2011 website.
