PHI356 Philosophical Project 2 (Spring Semester)
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IntroductionThese are optional inquiry-based learning modules. Each semester a variety of topics are set. For each topic, a short list of key readings is provided. Having chosen a topic, students are expected to master the readings, and to supplement them with at least two others pieces of relevant literature that they have used the available library and web resources to uncover. Then, having agreed an essay plan and title with the tutor assigned to them for the module, they write an extended essay that identifies the central issue (or issues) under discussion, relates the various responses to that issue found in the literature, evaluates those contributions, and goes some way to identifying a satisfactory resolution of the issue.As these modules require more self-directed study than others, and a longer form of written assessment, you should consider carefully whether they are suitable for you. If uncertain, get advice from your personal advisor before making your module choice. |
How the Projects WorkAssessment is by extended essay (4500 to 6000 words). (This module counts towards your maximum number of long essays for the year—3 for singles and 2 for duals.)Where possible, you will work collaboratively with your fellow students on digesting the set literature and identifying relevant supplementary material. You have the right to three contact hours with the member of staff assigned to this project. If several of you are working on the same topic, you will be expected to spend the first two of those hours with the tutor as a group. Contact hours will occur, by arrangement, in weeks 3, 7 and 11 of the semester. |
The Projects for Spring 2012Aristotle on Weakness of WillSartre on Bad Faith Nietzsche on Morality Marx on History Why Believe What People Say? The Use of Intuitions in Philosophy Moral Status The Emotions |
Lectures take place in week 1 onlyMonday 5-6 HI-LT2 |
