| Unit name | Introduction to Philosophy A |
|---|---|
| Unit code | PHIL10005 |
| Credit points | 20 |
| Level of study | C/4 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 1 (weeks 1 - 12) |
| Unit director | Dr. Tho |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Pre-requisites |
None |
| Co-requisites |
None |
| School/department | Department of Philosophy |
| Faculty | Faculty of Arts |
An introductory unit for all taking Philosophy as beginners, this unit leads students into some central problems of epistemology and metaphysics. It consists of two strands, one text-based and one topic-based. The text-based strand consists of six lectures each on Descartes' Meditations and Hume's first Enquiry. The topic-based strand consists of lectures on knowledge, truth, and the distinction between realty and appearance.
On completion of this unit, students will be able to:
(1) demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the key historical texts covered.
(2) demonstrate knowledge of the key secondary literature on these texts, and be able to engage critically with it.
(3) engage critically with the authors’ positions and arguments.
(4) demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the key issues in metaphysics and epistemology covered.
(5) demonstrate familiarity with some key contemporary literature on these issues, and be able to engage critically with it.
(6) be in a position to relate the philosophical issues discussed to the texts read.
Lectures, small group work, individual exercises, seminars and virtual learning environment.
Summative: take-home open-book exam - 100% [designed to test ILOs 1-6]
If this unit has a Resource List, you will normally find a link to it in the Blackboard area for the unit. Sometimes there will be a separate link for each weekly topic.
If you are unable to access a list through Blackboard, you can also find it via the Resource Lists homepage. Search for the list by the unit name or code (e.g. PHIL10005).
How much time the unit requires
Each credit equates to 10 hours of total student input. For example a 20 credit unit will take you 200 hours
of study to complete. Your total learning time is made up of contact time, directed learning tasks,
independent learning and assessment activity.
See the Faculty workload statement relating to this unit for more information.
Assessment
The Board of Examiners will consider all cases where students have failed or not completed the assessments required for credit.
The Board considers each student's outcomes across all the units which contribute to each year's programme of study. If you have self-certificated your absence from an
assessment, you will normally be required to complete it the next time it runs (this is usually in the next assessment period).
The Board of Examiners will take into account any extenuating circumstances and operates
within the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.
