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Handbook 1997 : Faculty of Arts : Philosophy

161-102 The Study of Human Nature

Credit Points:

12.5 1st year

Coordinator:

Dr Chris Cordner

Timetable:

Semester 1

Contact:

Three hours a week

Subject Description:

Understanding ourselves: theories of human nature from ancient and modern philosophers to Marx, Freud and Wittgenstein. Through this subject, students should come to: recognise the distinctive nature of philosophical problems and their significance for other areas of human thought; know how to go about working through such problems; be in a position to engage with more advanced philosophical material in a wide range of areas; and bring philosophical skills to bear upon their studies in other disciplines.

Assessment:

One 1500-word essay during the semester (50 %) and a 2-hour end-of-semester examination (50 %).

Prescribed Texts:

Teaching material will be made available in booklet form from the Philosophy Department.


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