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Philosophy Capstone Subject

Undergraduate | MAQ-PHIX383 | 2019

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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
-

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Philosophy Capstone Subject

About this subject

  • At the completion of this subject students will have:

    1. identification of the distinctive attributes acquired and developed in the degree of the philosophy degree
    2. understanding of the diversity of philosophical approaches and traditions as exemplified in the different approaches and methods for doing and writing philosophy
    3. enhanced reasoning and critical thinking skills
    4. enhanced imaginative, creative and reflective abilities
    5. enhanced ability to demonstrate precision of thought and expression in the analysis and formulation of complex and controversial problems
    6. applied understanding of the philosophical values of intellectual openness, humility, and honesty in recognising the force of conclusions reached by a careful assessment of arguments.

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-PHIX344 (Not currently available)

  • MAQ-PHI370 (Not currently available)

Others

PHIX383 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 Students with an Academic Standing of Suspension or Exclusion who have enrolled in units through OUA will be withdrawn.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.

Equivalent full time study load (EFTSL) is one way to calculate your study load. One (1.0) EFTSL is equivalent to a full-time study load for one year.

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