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PHIL7000 – Research Topics in Philosophy I

2022 – Session 1, Online-flexible

General Information

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Unit convenor and teaching staff Unit convenor and teaching staff Lecturer
Jane Johnson
Paul-Mikhail Catapang Podosky
Credit points Credit points
10
Prerequisites Prerequisites
Admission to MRes
Corequisites Corequisites
Co-badged status Co-badged status
Unit description Unit description

This unit will explore various theoretical and practical issues raised by a single important recent theme in philosophy, such as the nature of the self or the impacts of technology. The unit will explore this theme from a variety of perspectives by looking at the relevant metaphysical and epistemological, ethical and moral, and political and social issues it raises. The unit’s topics and themes may differ from year to year but will not replicate those covered in Research Topics in Philosophy II. Students will be exposed to important philosophical debates so that they are able to begin to pursue their own research projects.

Important Academic Dates

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Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:

  • ULO1: understand issues discussed in the contemporary philosophical literature
  • ULO2: analyse philosophical arguments
  • ULO3: evaluate philosophical arguments
  • ULO4: communicate clearly your own perspective on the philosophical issues examined in this unit

Assessment Tasks

Name Weighting Hurdle Due
Essay 50% No Week 13
Participation 20% No Week 12
Essay Plan 30% No Week 11

Essay

Assessment Type 1: Essay
Indicative Time on Task 2: 38 hours
Due: Week 13
Weighting: 50%

 

Research essay

 


On successful completion you will be able to:
  • understand issues discussed in the contemporary philosophical literature
  • analyse philosophical arguments
  • evaluate philosophical arguments
  • communicate clearly your own perspective on the philosophical issues examined in this unit

Participation

Assessment Type 1: Participatory task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 18 hours
Due: Week 12
Weighting: 20%

 

Participation in discussion and associated activities

 


On successful completion you will be able to:
  • understand issues discussed in the contemporary philosophical literature
  • analyse philosophical arguments
  • evaluate philosophical arguments
  • communicate clearly your own perspective on the philosophical issues examined in this unit

Essay Plan

Assessment Type 1: Plan
Indicative Time on Task 2: 20 hours
Due: Week 11
Weighting: 30%

 

Essay Plan

 


On successful completion you will be able to:
  • understand issues discussed in the contemporary philosophical literature
  • analyse philosophical arguments
  • evaluate philosophical arguments
  • communicate clearly your own perspective on the philosophical issues examined in this unit

1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:

  • the academic teaching staff in your unit for guidance in understanding or completing this type of assessment
  • the Writing Centre for academic skills support.

2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation

Delivery and Resources

In person seminar, can be joined by Zoom and fully online, asynchronous option.

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The Writing Centre

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Unit information based on version 2022.03 of the Handbook