161-033 Philosophical Problems of Space and Time

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161-033 Philosophical Problems of Space and Time
Availability	2nd and 3rd year
Credit Points	12.5
HECS Band	1
Coordinator	Dr Allen Hazen
Prerequisites	At least one single-semester first-year philosophy subject, or permission from the Head of Department or the subject coordinator.
Semester	1 (view timetable)
Contact	Thirty-two contact hours per semester: 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	The natures of space and time present a wide range of philosophical puzzlements, some of which have been argued over since the ancient Greeks, and some of which stem from 20th century physics. This subject looks at several of them. Some of the issues are foundational for physics and geometry, but the concepts can (and will) be approached in a way that does not presuppose specific mathematical or scientific study beyond Year 10.
Assessment	Written work totalling 4000 words, plus regular participation in tutorials.

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