Recent European Philosophy

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2015:

170 hours

Admission to fourth year Honours or the Postgraduate Diploma in the discipline of Philosophy

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This subject involves a study of one or more key texts and themes in 20th century European philosophy. Students completing the subject should have achieved a critical understanding of the texts and themes discussed and be able to relate them to contemporary issues in philosophy.

Students who successfully complete this subject will:

• have a detailed understanding of some major texts in contemporary European philosophy.
• be able to critically evaluate these texts.
• demonstrate an ability to explain the themes and theses of these texts.

A 5000-word research essay 100% (due at the end of semester).

Hurdle Requirement: Students are required to attend a minimum of 75% of classes in order to pass this subject. Regular participation in class is required. Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at 2% per working day. In-class tasks missed without approval will not be marked. All pieces of written work must be submitted to pass this subject.

Set readings for this subject will be advised at start of course and/or made available via the LMS.

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.