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 161-037 Themes in 20th Century Philosophy

Note

Formerly available as 161-316. Students who have completed 161-316 are not eligible to enrol in this subject.

Credit Points

12.5

HECS Band

1

Coordinator

Dr Allen Hazen

Prerequisites

Any four single-semester second/third year subjects in philosophy.

Semester

2 (view timetable)

Contact

A 2-hour lecture/seminar per week for the first 11 weeks, and a 1-hour tutorial per week beginning the third week of semester

Subject Description

This subject engages students in a discussion of the dominant lines of thought in analytic philosophy this century, dwelling mainly on issues concerning meaning, truth, philosophical analysis, and the changing views of proper philosophical methodology. In particular, attention will be given to the philosophical ideas of Bertrand Russell, Rudolf Carnap, J L Austin, and W V O Quine. Students should develop a good understanding of the development of the problems raised by the selected philosophical theories and acquire an appreciation of their place in philosophy as a whole.

Assessment

Written work totalling 4000 words and participation in tutorials.

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