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161-002 Study of Human Nature | |
Note | Formerly available as 161-102. Students who have completed 161-102 are not eligible to enrol in this subject. |
Credit Points | 12.5 |
HECS Band | 1 |
Coordinator | Dr Christopher Cordner |
Semester | 1 (view timetable) |
Contact | Two 1-hour lectures per week throughout the semester, and a 1-hour tutorial per week beginning the second week of semester |
Subject Description | This subject asks students to explore theories of human nature from ancient philosophers to Marx and Freud. 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 | Two essays, one of 500 words and one of 1500 words, participation in tutorials and a 2-hour examination. |
Prescribed Texts | A subject reader will be available. |
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