phi1ppr philosophical problems
PHILOSOPHICAL PROBLEMS
PHI1PPR
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject we examine some of the central problems that have captivated philosophers throughout millennia, as well as those that scientific advances and cultural changes have only recently brought to our attention. These might include: here did the universe come from? Might a machine think? Is time travel possible? Is it morally acceptable to eat meat, or to design children genetically? Does the world suggest the existence of a designer, a God? Students will focus on examining the merits of the various arguments on these issues, dealing with each philosophical problem for a week. Students will be introduced to most of the major philosophical areas, including epistemology (what can we know?), metaphysics (what is the nature of reality?), ethics, personal identity, and philosophy of mind.
FacultyFaculty of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorPeter Evans
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
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PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
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Readings
Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
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Readings | The philosophy gym, | Prescribed | Law, S. 2006 | HEADWAY |
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Melbourne, 2014, Semester 1, Day
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Online enrolmentYes
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Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
Two 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
Assessment element | Comments | % |
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Essay 1000 words | 25 | |
Essay 1000 words | 25 | |
Essay Exam 1 hour and 30 minutes (equivalent to 1500 words) | 35 | |
Essay Plan (equivalent to 200 words) | 5 | |
Tutorial Participation (oral talk - equivalent to 400 words) | 10 |