PHM5010

Philosophy Masters A (12 points)

(ARTS)

Leader: Dirk Baltzly

Offered:
Clayton First semester 2003 (Day)
Clayton Second semester 2003 (Day)
Clayton First semester 2004 (Day)
Clayton Second semester 2004 (Day)

Synopsis: Students take two units from the following list: (i) Metaphysics and Epistemology; (ii) Value Theory; (iii) Foundations of Analytic Philosophy; (iv) Contemporary European Philosophy; (v) Supervised Reading; (vi) Philosophy of Mind and Cognition; (vii) Philosophical Pedagogy. Each unit consists of eight 2-hour seminars. At least four units will be offered. Students will be provided details of which units are on offer as well as specific reading lists shorty after they receive their letter of offer to undertake the MA.

Assessment: Each unit will be assessed by one 4500 word essay + In addition students will make a seminar presentation on one or more very recent articles in the field. + The exception is the Philosophical Pedagogy unit. There the assessment consists of (a) two written exercises (3000 words): 67% and (b) a practical performance: 33%