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Topics in Metaphysics (PHIL40005)
HonoursPoints: 12.5Not available in 2019
Overview
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This unit covers selected issues in contemporary metaphysics. We will focus on a particular philosophical issue (e.g. ontology, possibility, necessity, the nature of objects), and look at contemporary work addressing this issue.
Intended learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this subject will:
- show an understanding of selected issues in contemporary metaphysics;
- manifest philosophical skill in arguing in an alert and well informed way for conclusions related to these issues;
- display acquaintance with some important past contributions to the discussion of those issues;
- indicate an awareness of how the subject matter is related to broader concerns in contemporary philosophy;
- acquire the ability to locate issues concerning metaphysics;
- learn to evaluate sophisticated arguments offered in the literature.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
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: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
- A 500 word essay, due week 4 (10%)
- A 500 word essay, due week 8 (10%)
- A 4000 word essay, due in week 12 (80%)
Hurdle requirement:
- Students must attend a minimum of 75% of classes 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: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
Not available in 2019
Time commitment details
170 hours
Additional delivery details
This subject is for students admitted to fourth year Honours or the Graduate Diploma (Advanced) in the discipline of Philosophy
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
A reading list will be issued at the beginning of semester.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
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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.
Additional information for this subject
Subject coordinator approval required
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022