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161-033 The Ways of Paradox | |
Note | Formerly available as 161-245/345. Students who have completed 161-245/345 are not eligible to enrol in this subject. To alternate with 161-011 |
Availability | 2nd and 3rd year |
Credit Points | 12.5 |
Coordinator | Dr A 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 | Not Offered (view timetable) |
Contact | Two 1-hour lectures per week for the first 11 weeks, and a 1-hour tutorial per week beginning the third week of semester |
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 of 2000 words each, plus regular attendance and participation in tutorials. |
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