16.7 2nd and 3rd years Dr Marion Tapper. One first-year single-semester Philosophy subject. Students who lack this prerequisite, but believe themselves adequately prepared to attempt any second/third year subjects, should consult the Head of Department. First semester Up to three hours a week. Upon completion of the subject a student should:

• have a general knowledge of the twentieth century phenomenological tradition;
• be able to engage in detailed exegesis and critical discussion of philosophical texts;
• be able to relate methods, arguments and theses put forward by phenomenologists to those in other philosophical traditions;
• demonstrate an ability to critically examine philosophical arguments and theses.

Major texts and themes in phenomenology and existentialism. One 2-hour end-of-semester examination (50 per cent) and written assignments totalling no more than 3,000 words (50 per cent).