This module is not currently running in 2024 to 2025.
The module will be divided into two halves; the first half will look at debates within epistemology, philosophy of religion and the philosophy of mind. The purpose of these is twofold; first to expand students' theoretical knowledge across a broad range, and secondly to encourage them to discuss complex ideas in a structured and critical way. The second half will build upon the skills developed in the first half by exploring more contentious issues in moral and political philosophy.
Total contact hours: 96
Private study hours: 204
Total Study hours: 300
There are no additional costs on this module.
Main assessment methods:
Annotated Bibliography (min. 10 sources) (5%)
Assignment 1 (1000 words) (15%)
In Course Test 1 (45 minutes) (15%)
Assignment 2 (1500 words) (25%)
Examination, (2 hours) (40%)
JYA English Plus alternative assessment in lieu of exam:
Written Assignment (1,500 words)
JYA English Plus alternative assessment in lieu of exam:
Written Assignment (1,500 words)
Reassessment methods
Reassessment Instrument: 100% coursework
• Blackburn, S. (2001) Think. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
• Blackburn, S. (2003) Being Good. (Rev. Ed) Oxford: Oxford University Press.
• Bowie, G.L., Michaels, M.W. and Solomon, R.C. (1992) Twenty Questions: An Introduction to Philosophy. Forth Worth: Harcourt Brace.
• Hospers, J. (1997) An Introduction to Philosophical Analysis. London, Routledge.
• Jones, G, Hayward, A. & Cardinal, D. (2008) AQA. An Introduction to Philosophy for A level. London: Hodder Education.
• Jones, G. and Hayward, J. (2015) AQA A2 Philosophy. London: Hodder Education.
• Mill, J.S. (1984) Utilitarianism, On Liberty and Consideration on Representative Government. Acton, H.B. (ed.), London, Everyman.
• Wolff, J. (1996) An Introduction to Political Philosophy. Oxford: OUP
See the library reading list for this module (Canterbury)
The intended subject specific learning outcomes.
On successfully completing the module students will be able to:
- Understand philosophical concepts commensurate with level 3 study
- Demonstrate critical and analytical skills through detailed exploration of philosophical theories.
- Demonstrate an ability to formulate own ideas based on a grounding in some of the key philosophical ideas that have shaped modern thought.
- Demonstrate academic and study skills, specific to the discipline of philosophy, such as dealing with and applying abstract concepts, commensurate with level 3 study:
The intended generic learning outcomes.
On successfully completing the module students will be able to:
- Select relevant information from a corpus of reading or lecture material, and incorporate it into own arguments in written form, using an appropriate referencing convention.
- Critically evaluate academic source materials
- Employ critical awareness and critical-thinking skills and be able to apply these to all areas of study
- Show they understand the conventions of academic discourse.
- Understand the concept of the international classroom and learning environment in a UK higher-education context.
- Comply with methods of assessment, deadlines, homework, seminars and tutorials, manage time and learning effectively.
- Use services such as Templeman Library and the Computing Service and manage their learning independently.
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