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Researching Ideas (MULT90036)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 6.25On Campus (Parkville)
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Semester 1
Email: fschro@unimelb.edu.au
July
Email: fschro@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 July |
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This subject introduces students to cutting edge research in four core areas of philosophy: (1) practical philosophy; (2) metaphysics and epistemology; (3) logic, philosophy of language and mind; (4) the history of philosophy. In most sessions, the seminar will be organized around work presented by a visiting philosopher, and will prepare students for participation in the philosophy discipline colloquium.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject students should be able to:
- demonstrate knowledge of cutting edge research in four core areas of philosophy: (1) practical philosophy; (2) metaphysics and epistemology; (3) logic, philosophy of language and mind; (4) the history of philosophy;
- have an enhanced awareness of the range of contemporary scholarship in their discipline or interdisciplinary area;
- demonstrate an ability to reflect on, critically evaluate and synthesise the contemporary research literatures relevant to their thesis topic;
- formulate and present the research proposal for their confirmation; and
- articulate the range of problems, concepts and theories relevant to their thesis and field of study.
Last updated: 3 November 2022