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School of Philosophy · ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences
In this course, our goal will be to learn how to do philosophy by examining some central problems from a range of historical and contemporary philosophical traditions. Topics will change from year to year but may include issues in metaphysics, epistemology, philosophy of mind, philosophy of science, and ethics (amongst others). We will be particularly interested in the methods of critical thinking and argumentation that people have used in attempting to answer fundamental questions. Students will develop analytical skills that can be used in many other areas, at a level appropriate to first year students.
Tutorial Participation
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4
Writing (which may include in-class exercises, reading journals, and/or an essay up to 1500 words)
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3
Quizzes (which may include in-class quizzes, online quizzes, and/or a midterm examination) (25) [LO 1,2,3]
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3
Final Examination (during examinations period)
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3
130 hours of total student learning time made up from: a) 34 hours of contact over 12 weeks: 24 hours of lectures, and 10 hours of tutorials and tutorial-like activities; and, b) 96 hours of independent student research, reading and writing.
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