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Contemporary Research Topics in Philosophy

Undergraduate | MAQ-PHIX3085 | 2020

Previously MAQ-PHIX383

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Mark the culmination of your philosophy major by putting theory into practice. Take part in live debates. Review moral, experimental and contemporary forms of philosophy. Explore the career possibilities your philosophy studies offer you.

Study method
100% online
Assessments
100% online
Entry requirements
Prior study needed
Duration
18 weeks

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Contemporary Research Topics in Philosophy

About this subject

  • On successful completion of this subject, you will be able to

    1. Identify and critically evaluate core philosophical concepts from the readings.
    2. Produce arguments and analysis of philosophical positions across the readings
    3. Use your research skills to deepen your knowledge and understanding of the topics
    4. Express yourself clearly and precisely when communicating your argument and analysis

Entry requirements

Equivalent subjects

You should not enrol in this subject if you have successfully completed any of the following subject(s) because they are considered academically equivalent:

  • MAQ-PHIX383-Philosophy Capstone Subject (no longer available)

Others

PHIX3083 requires students to reflect on their previous studies in philosophy, and should therefore be taken towards the end of a Philosophy major

Additional requirements

  • Other requirements -

    Students who have an Academic Standing of Suspension or Exclusion under Macquarie University's Academic Progression Policy are not permitted to enrol in OUA units offered by Macquarie University. Students with an Academic Standing of Suspension or Exclusion who have enrolled in units through OUA will be withdrawn.

Study load

0.125 EFTSL
This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.

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What to study next?

Once you’ve completed this subject it can be credited towards one of the following courses

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UndergraduateMAQ-ART-DEG

Bachelor of Arts

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