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Major sequences and specialisationsPhilosophyA Philosophy major sequence is offered within a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology) and forms a core component of the Bachelor of Justice and Society. Select the appropriate degree for links to the relevant program of study. WHY STUDY PHILOSOPHY?In philosophy we discuss the answers to a number of very general and fundamental questions about the world, ourselves and our society. Some of these are:
The aim of studying philosophy is not to be taught the answers to these questions, but to learn how to answer them yourself. CAREER OPPORTUNITIESPhilosophy gives an excellent training in clear and rigorous thinking, valued in the professions, the public service, and in the educational and business worlds.Philosophy is now a teaching subject in South Australian secondary schools. Philosophy graduates with teaching qualifications will be able to teach Philosophy at Year 11 and Year 12. Philosophy is also taught in some primary schools and at Middle School level. Philosophy graduates can be expected to have flexible, broadly-based skills in writing, analysis of information, research and policy-making, and will be able to shift from one occupation to another more easily than those with highly specialised skills. Philosophical views have important political and moral implications, and philosophically-trained people are increasingly playing important roles in debates on medical ethics, the environment, women's issues, industrial relations, business ethics, and cognitive science. The Flinders Philosophy Department places a strong emphasis on applying philosophical skills and doctrines to practical problems. COURSE OVERVIEWSeveral semester-length philosophy topics are available to First Year students in virtually all undergraduate degrees. All are intended for students with no previous knowledge of philosophy. They can also be taken by students after they have completed their first year of study.A major in philosophy in the Bachelor of Arts consists of any two of the First Year topics and four upper level topics. A minor in philosophy in the BA consists of any two of the First Year topics and any two of the upper level topics. Some of these topics do not require previous study of philosophy.
FURTHER INFORMATIONDr Craig Taylor, Head, Philosophy. Tel: (08) 8201 3962Dr George Couvalis, Director of Studies. Tel: (08) 8201 2557 Secretary, Philosophy Office. Tel: (08) 8201 2124 The Admissions/Prospective Students Office, Flinders University, GPO Box 2100, Adelaide SA 5001
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