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Philosophy: The Great Thinkers (PHIL10003)
Undergraduate level 1Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Semester 2
Overview
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This subject introduces you to some central themes of Philosophy through writings from great philosophers across history. Some of the thinkers and topics that may be covered include: Plato on moral ideas and knowledge; Kant on aesthetic judgment and value; thinkers from the Buddhist tradition; David Hume, Karl Marx and Ludwig Wittgenstein on religious belief.
Intended learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this subject will:
- appreciate aspects of what it means to be a human being through the study of central works in the philosophical traditions;
- identify and define key philosophical concepts;
- read historical texts with particular focus on the philosophical arguments that are presented in these texts;
- interpret texts that were written in the history of philosophy;
- write well-structured and well-argued short essays that accurately explain and critically assess philosophical views;
- articulate their own responses to philosophical views, support them by reasons and defend them in light of criticism.
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Assessment
Additional details
- An 800 word essay, due during the semester (20%)
- A 1,200 word essay, due during the semester (30%)
- A 2,000 take-home examination, due during the end of semester examination period (50%)
Hurdle requirement:
- Students must attend a minimum of 75% of tutorials in order to pass this subject.
- All pieces of written work must be submitted to pass this subject.
Note: Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at 10% per day. After five days late assessment will not be marked. In-class tasks missed without approval will not be marked.
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Knox Peden Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 35 hours: 2 x1 hour lectures each week and 1 x 1 hour tutorial for 11 weeks Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 24 July 2017 to 22 October 2017 Last self-enrol date 4 August 2017 Census date 31 August 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 22 September 2017 Assessment period ends 17 November 2017 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Subject readings will be available on line
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Major Philosophy Informal specialisation Graduate Diploma in Arts - Philosophy Major Philosophy Major Informal specialisation Graduate Certificate in Arts - Philosophy - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
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- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Last updated: 11 April 2024