Year
2019
Units
9
Contact
1 x 2-hour seminar weekly
Prerequisites
1 Admission into HBA-PHIL-Philosophy
2 Admission into HBA-Bachelor of Arts (Honours)
Must Satisfy: (1 and 2)
Enrolment not permitted
1 of PHIL7999A, PHIL7999B, PHIL7999C, PHIL7999D, PHIL7999E, PHIL7999F, PHIL7999G, PHIL7999H has been successfully completed
Assumed knowledge
A strong background in Philosophy
Topic description
This topic explores advanced issues in metaphysics and epistemology which are of contemporary significance. The particular issues covered will be determined by staff availability.
Educational aims
This topic aims to:

  • deepen students' understanding of advanced issues in an area of metaphysics or epistemology of contemporary significance

  • develop students' critical reasoning skills

  • develop students' oral and written presentation skills

  • prepare students for postgraduate study in Philosophy
Expected learning outcomes
On completion of this topic students will:

  • have deepened their understanding of advanced issues in an area of metaphysics or epistemology of contemporary significance

  • have developed their critical reasoning skills

  • have developed their oral and written presentation skills

  • be prepared for postgraduate study in Philosophy