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161-245 The Ways of Paradox | |
Note | Available as 161-345 at 3rd-year level. |
Credit Points | 16.7 2nd and 3rd year |
Coordinator | Dr Allen Hazen |
Prerequisites | 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. |
Semester | 1 |
Contact | Two 1-hour lectures and one 1-hour tutorial per week |
Subject Description | A study of arguments leading to apparently irresoluble contradictions in metaphysics, logic, and theories of belief and action, and of attempts to resolve them, leading to an appreciation of the relevance of (sometimes foolish-seeming) paradoxes to theories in various fields. |
Assessment | Two essays, one of no more than 2000 words and one of no more than 3000 words, plus regular attendance and participation in tutorials. |
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