Analytic philosophy is the dominant style of philosophy in the English-speaking world, characterised by its emphasis on clarity and rigor in the analysis of concepts and arguments. The traditional core areas of analytic philosophy include metaphysics (focused on issues about the fundamental nature of reality), epistemology (focused on issues about knowledge), philosophy of language, and philosophy of mind. This course will introduce you to the central issues in one or more of these traditional core areas of analytic philosophy. The precise topics will change from year to year. By the end of this course, you will both understand the key philosophical concepts, theories, and arguments covered in the course, and also learn how to apply the analytic rigor characteristic of this work to your own writing and argumentation.
Please note that the course content, assessment structure, and reading list will change depending on the topic and the expertise of the lecturer convening the course. Please refer to the class summary for the specific term in which you wish to enrol for a detailed description.
Topics may include, but are not limited to:
- Metaphysics
- Epistemology
- Philosophy of Language
- Philosophy of Mind
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
- Demonstrate understanding of the key philosophical concepts, theories and arguments of covered in the course;
- Critically examine the arguments engaged in the course;
- Argue for a philosophical position, in written form, related to the material covered in the course; and
- Engage in productive, well-reasoned discussion of the course material.
Indicative Assessment
- Essay 1 (1000 words) (20) [LO 1,2,3]
- Essay 2 (1500 words) (30) [LO 1,2,3]
- Take-home exam (40) [LO 1,2,3]
- Tutorial participation (10) [LO 1,2,4]
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Workload
130 hours of total student learning time made up from:
a) 36 hours of contact comprising lectures and tutorials
b) 94 hours of independent student research, reading and writing.
Inherent Requirements
To enroll in this course, you must have completed 12 units of Philosophy (PHIL) courses, or by permission of the course convener.
Prescribed Texts
All relevant course materials will be made available on Wattle
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
Commonwealth Support (CSP) Students
If you have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). More information about your student contribution amount for each course at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 14
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are a domestic graduate coursework student with a Domestic Tuition Fee (DTF) place or international student you will be required to pay course tuition fees (see below). Course tuition fees are indexed annually. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $4080 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $5280 |
Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links
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Class summaries, if available, can be accessed by clicking on the View link for the relevant class number.
Second Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9043 | 22 Jul 2024 | 29 Jul 2024 | 31 Aug 2024 | 25 Oct 2024 | In Person | N/A |