161-435 Topics in Continental Philosophy

Formerly available as 161-042. Students who have completed 161-042 are not eligible to enrol in this subject.

Admission to the postgraduate diploma or fourth-year honours in philosophy.

This subject examines a topic or topics, or a single text, in continental philosophy, chosen from between the beginning of the 19th century and the present.

• improve the ability to articulate and defend views on the issues discussed;

• develop skills in writing and researching philosophy;

• improve their ability to critically analyse texts.

An essay of 5000 words 100% (due at the end of semester)

A subject reader will be available.