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1976
PHIL 310
: Political Philosophy 32021 Semester Two (1215)
Advanced topics in Political Philosophy.
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage II in Global Politics and Human Rights, Philosophy or Politics and International Relations
1977
PHIL 310
: Political Philosophy 32020 Semester Two (1205)
Advanced topics in Political Philosophy.
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage II in Global Politics and Human Rights, Philosophy or Political Studies or Politics and International Relations
1978
PHIL 315
: Topics in Applied Logic2024 Semester Two (1245)
A selection of topics in applied logic such as: modal logic (the logic of necessity and possibility), temporal logic (the logic of time), dynamic logic (the logic of change), and epistemic logic (the logic of knowledge and belief, including the logic of belief revision).
Prerequisite: 15 points from PHIL 222, 216 or 266
1979
PHIL 315
: Topics in Applied Logic2022 Semester Two (1225)
A selection of topics in applied logic such as: modal logic (the logic of necessity and possibility), temporal logic (the logic of time), dynamic logic (the logic of change), and epistemic logic (the logic of knowledge and belief, including the logic of belief revision).
Prerequisite: 15 points from PHIL 222, 216 or 266
1980
PHIL 315
: Topics in Applied Logic2021 Semester Two (1215)
A selection of topics in applied logic such as: modal logic (the logic of necessity and possibility), temporal logic (the logic of time), dynamic logic (the logic of change), and epistemic logic (the logic of knowledge and belief, including the logic of belief revision).
Prerequisite: 15 points from PHIL 222, 216 or 266
1981
PHIL 315
: Topics in Applied Logic2020 Semester Two (1205)
A selection of topics in applied logic such as: modal logic (the logic of necessity and possibility), temporal logic (the logic of time), dynamic logic (the logic of change), and epistemic logic (the logic of knowledge and belief, including the logic of belief revision).
Prerequisite: 15 points from PHIL 222, 216 or 266
1982
PHIL 320
: Philosophy of Mind2021 Semester One (1213)
There are many philosophical problems concerning mental lives (in particular, human mental lives), how they are constituted, and what makes them possible – problems which have generated a vast literature and diverse important philosophical theories. Theories introduced and critically examined will include dualisms, but will mainly comprise forms of physicalism such as philosophical behaviourism, the identity theory and especially functionalist theories.
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage II in Philosophy or PHIL 260 and SCIGEN 201
Restriction: PHIL 200
Restriction: PHIL 200
1983
PHIL 323
: Philosophy of Logic2022 Semester One (1223)
An introduction to philosophical logic, covering topics such as: paradoxes, non-classical logic, language and logic, conditionals. Emphasis is put on a back and forth dialogue between the methodologies of logic and philosophy.
Prerequisite: PHIL 222 or 30 points at Stage II in Philosohpy
1984
PHIL 323
: Philosophy of Logic2020 Semester Two (1205)
An introduction to philosophical logic, covering topics such as: paradoxes, non-classical logic, language and logic, conditionals. Emphasis is put on a back and forth dialogue between the methodologies of logic and philosophy.
Prerequisite: PHIL 222 or 30 points at Stage II in Philosohpy
1985
PHIL 327
: Philosophy and Religion2024 Semester One (1243)
Examines the relationship between philosophy and religion from the perspective of different philosophical and religious traditions. Topics include: the nature of ultimate reality, arguments for and against the existence of God or gods, competing philosophical and religious accounts of life after death, religious pluralism and diversity.
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage II in Philosophy
Restriction: PHIL 207
Restriction: PHIL 207
1986
PHIL 327
: Philosophy of Religion2021 Semester Two (1215)
A study of the relationship between reason and faith; is belief in the Judaeo-Christian God reasonable? Topics include: the problem of evil, the meaningfulness of religious language, alternative concepts of God, Hume on miracles and Kierkegaard and William James on faith and reason.
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage II in Philosophy
Restriction: PHIL 207
Restriction: PHIL 207
1987
PHIL 327
: Philosophy of Religion2020 Semester Two (1205)
A study of the relationship between reason and faith; is belief in the Judaeo-Christian God reasonable? Topics include: the problem of evil, the meaningfulness of religious language, alternative concepts of God, Hume on miracles and Kierkegaard and William James on faith and reason.
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage II in Philosophy
Restriction: PHIL 207
Restriction: PHIL 207
1988
PHIL 331
: Indigenous Philosophy2024 Semester Two (1245)
An exploration of concepts and ideas from a range of Indigenous philosophies, critically examining these with a view to understanding their theoretical underpinnings, conceptual migrations, and contemporary significance in both local and global contexts.
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage II in Philosophy
Restriction: PHIL 231
Restriction: PHIL 231
1989
PHIL 332
: Philosophy of the Arts2021 Summer School (1210)
Considers a range of issues debated by contemporary philosophers concerning the origins, function, definition, ontology, presentation, interpretation, appreciation, expressiveness, representational character, and value of art. Related and applied topics, such as the status of colourised movies, the status of artistic fakes, and the paradox of our enjoying tragedies are also discussed.
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage II in Philosophy or Transnational Cultures and Creative Practice
Restriction: PHIL 212
Restriction: PHIL 212
1990
PHIL 332
: Philosophy of the Arts2020 Semester One (1203)
Considers a range of issues debated by contemporary philosophers concerning the origins, function, definition, ontology, presentation, interpretation, appreciation, expressiveness, representational character, and value of art. Related and applied topics, such as the status of colourised movies, the status of artistic fakes, and the paradox of our enjoying tragedies are also discussed.
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage II in Philosophy or Transnational Cultures and Creative Practice
Restriction: PHIL 212
Restriction: PHIL 212
1991
PHIL 337
: Philosophy of Law2020 Semester Two (1205)
Themes in contemporary Western philosophy of law, relating to debates between liberal and non-liberal conceptions of law, including questions about the nature of legal rules, legal reasons and the relationship between law and morality. Major positions in legal theory will be covered, from legal positivism to critical legal studies.
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage II in Philosophy, or 15 points at Stage II in Philosophy and CRIM 201 or 202
Restriction: PHIL 217
Restriction: PHIL 217
1992
PHIL 338
: Problems in Epistemology2024 Semester One (1243)
Epistemology is the study of knowledge, rationality, belief and related topics. This course will give an overview of epistemology but will focus on three main issues: foundationalism versus coherentism, internalism versus externalism and replies to scepticism.
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage II in Philosophy
Restriction: PHIL 218
Restriction: PHIL 218
1993
PHIL 338
: Problems in Epistemology2022 Semester Two (1225)
Epistemology is the study of knowledge, rationality, belief and related topics. This course will give an overview of epistemology but will focus on three main issues: foundationalism versus coherentism, internalism versus externalism and replies to scepticism.
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage II in Philosophy
Restriction: PHIL 218
Restriction: PHIL 218
1994
PHIL 338
: Problems in Epistemology2020 Semester One (1203)
Epistemology is the study of knowledge, rationality, belief and related topics. This course will give an overview of epistemology but will focus on three main issues: foundationalism versus coherentism, internalism versus externalism and replies to scepticism.
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage II in Philosophy
Restriction: PHIL 218
Restriction: PHIL 218
1995
PHIL 340
: Kant and Hegel2024 Semester Two (1245)
An examination of the development of German idealism from Kant to Hegel, focusing on Kant's <i>Critique of Pure Reason</i> (1781-1787) and Hegel's <i>Phenomenology of Spirit</i> (1807).
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage II in Philosophy, or EUROPEAN 100 and 15 points at Stage II in Philosophy
Restriction: PHIL 220
Restriction: PHIL 220
1996
PHIL 340
: Kant and Hegel2022 Semester Two (1225)
An examination of the development of German idealism from Kant to Hegel, focusing on Kant's <i>Critique of Pure Reason</i> (1781-1787) and Hegel's <i>Phenomenology of Spirit</i> (1807).
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage II in Philosophy, or EUROPEAN 100 and 15 points at Stage II in Philosophy
Restriction: PHIL 220
Restriction: PHIL 220
1997
PHIL 340
: Kant and Hegel2020 Semester One (1203)
An examination of the development of German idealism from Kant to Hegel, focusing on Kant's <i>Critique of Pure Reason</i> (1781-1787) and Hegel's <i>Phenomenology of Spirit</i> (1807).
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage II in Philosophy, or EUROPEAN 100 and 15 points at Stage II in Philosophy
Restriction: PHIL 220
Restriction: PHIL 220
1998
PHIL 345
: Power, Critique and Emancipation2024 Semester One (1243)
What is power? When are relations of power are legitimate and illegitimate? How is power structured in the modern world? How can illegitimate structures of power can be resisted and reordered to promote justice and human flourishing? This course examines and analyses cultural, economic, political and epistemic structures of power, including gender, race, and class.
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage II in Philosophy or 60 points passed at Stage II
Restriction: PHIL 225
Restriction: PHIL 225
1999
PHIL 345
: Power, Critique and Emancipation2023 Semester One (1233)
What is power? When are relations of power are legitimate and illegitimate? How is power structured in the modern world? How can illegitimate structures of power can be resisted and reordered to promote justice and human flourishing? This course examines and analyses cultural, economic, political and epistemic structures of power, including gender, race, and class.
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage II in Communication or Philosophy
Restriction: PHIL 225
Restriction: PHIL 225
2000
PHIL 345
: Power, Critique and Emancipation2022 Semester Two (1225)
What is power? When are relations of power are legitimate and illegitimate? How is power structured in the modern world? How can illegitimate structures of power can be resisted and reordered to promote justice and human flourishing? This course examines and analyses cultural, economic, political and epistemic structures of power, including gender, race, and class.
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage II in Communication or Philosophy
Restriction: PHIL 225
Restriction: PHIL 225
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