PHM5060

Problems in contemporary philosophy A

Not offered in 1998

Dirk Baltzly and John Bigelow

8 points
* 2 hours per week
* First semester
* Clayton

Objectives Students successfully completing this course will have a thorough understanding of a number of recent problems in philosophy. The exact nature of the problems addressed will vary from year to year; but in all cases, students should find themselves in a position to follow debates through articles in scholarly journals, and to contribute to those debates themselves.

Synopsis This subject will discuss a number of current issues and contemporary writings within analytical philosophy. The selection will come from areas of epistemology, metaphysics, logic, philosophy of language, ethics, moral psychology, philosophy of science, social and political philosophy. A reading list may be obtained from the department.

Assessment Written (6000 words): 100%

Prescribed texts

A collection of readings available from the department