PHL1020

Introduction to philosophy B

(ART)

Karen Green

6 points + 3 hours per week + Second semester + Clayton + Prohibition: PHL1080

Synopsis: Students take any two of the following three components: (i)'Time, Self and Freedom', which introduces issues in metaphysics concerning time, personal identity and human freedom through a consideration of science fiction stories in which these issues are prominent; (ii) 'Values and the Meaning of Life', which examines how major decisions in personal and public life depend on values and our world view; (iii) 'Introduction to Logic', which studies formal techniques for distinguishing between valid (or correct) and invalid (or incorrect) reasoning and argument. More information on first year philosophy is available at: http://www.arts.monash.edu.au/phil/firstyear.html

Assessment: See individual units