Introduction to Philosophy



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A month-long seminar (tutor-lead, group discussion) based course which introduces all the major areas of philosophy. Students with some undergraduate philosophy will benefit, however the course is largely aimed at bright open individuals with no formal exposure to philosophy.

This course is an introduction to philosophy, as the history of human thought, as the questions human beings often ask themselves when they are being reflective. This is not an introduction to analytic philosophy only, nor to the game of modern academic philosophy however there will many overlaps.

I will ask everyone if they want to hand in a one page discussion of a topic that interests them, however I can only guarantee marking twenty. These assessments will have no predetermined format and can be speeches, newspaper articles, stories, diary entries or the traditional undergraduate essay.

The main criteria is:

Clarity Enthusiasm Understanding

Start Date: Sunday 3rd July

End Date: Sunday 31st July

Every Sunday 9pm GMT (5pm Eastern, 10pm UK)

If anyone with experience in the areas of philosophy wants to contribute, I am planning to hold extra sessions for each topic, for those struggling with assessment questions (and anyone else who wants to participate more). I will appoint TAs that have essays to send me in the relevant areas or will write three one-page essays on topics in their relevant subject...

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