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4301

PHIL 260

: Philosophy of Science
2023 Semester Two (1235)
Addresses philosophical questions about science, such as: What distinguishes science from pseudoscience? How is scientific knowledge generated and structured? Should we believe scientific claims about things we cannot directly observe? Do scientific theories give us true accounts of the world? Examines philosophical accounts of science and cases from historical and contemporary scientific research. A background in science is not expected.
Subject: Philosophy
Prerequisite: 30 points in Philosophy or 60 points
Restriction: PHIL 360
4302

PHIL 260

: Philosophy of Science
2021 Semester Two (1215)
What makes science a distinctive way of discovering knowledge about our world whether natural, biological or social? Ever since science started in Ancient Greece, a number of different theories about the worldview, methods and rationality of science have been proposed that distinguish it from religion, pseudo-science and myth. The course examines some of these accounts of the nature of science.
Subject: Philosophy
Prerequisite: 30 points in Philosophy or 60 points
Restriction: PHIL 360
4303

PHIL 308

: Special Topic: Political Philosophy: Resistance and Reconciliation
2025 Semester Two (1255)
Explores philosophical concepts arising from and enacted within resistance movements and processes of reconciliation in Aotearoa New Zealand, wider Moana-Oceania and the world.
Subject: Philosophy
Prerequisite: 30 points in Philosophy at Stage II or 60 points at Stage II
Restriction: PHIL 228
4304

PHIL 345

: Power, Critique and Emancipation
2025 Semester One (1253)
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.
Subject: Philosophy
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage II in Philosophy or 60 points passed at Stage II
Restriction: PHIL 225
4305

PHIL 345

: Power, Critique and Emancipation
2024 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.
Subject: Philosophy
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage II in Philosophy or 60 points passed at Stage II
Restriction: PHIL 225
4306

PHIL 345

: Power, Critique and Emancipation
2023 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.
Subject: Philosophy
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage II in Communication or Philosophy
Restriction: PHIL 225
4307

PHIL 345

: Power, Critique and Emancipation
2022 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.
Subject: Philosophy
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage II in Communication or Philosophy
Restriction: PHIL 225
4308

PHIL 345

: Power, Critique and Emancipation
2021 Semester Two (1215)
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.
Subject: Philosophy
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage II in Philosophy
Restriction: PHIL 225
4309

PHIL 345

: Power, Critique and Emancipation
2020 Semester One (1203)
An examination of support for political struggles for freedom, justice and recognition through the philosophical critique of modern society. Topics include science and technology, bureaucratisation, social control, social alienation, mass communication, the commodification of culture, and the idea of critique. Theorists may include Horkheimer, Adorno, Marcuse, Benjamin, Arendt, Habermas and Honneth.
Subject: Philosophy
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage II in Philosophy
Restriction: PHIL 225
4310

PHIL 360

: Philosophy of Science
2023 Semester Two (1235)
Addresses philosophical questions about science, such as: What distinguishes science from pseudoscience? How is scientific knowledge generated and structured? Should we believe scientific claims about things we cannot directly observe? Do scientific theories give us true accounts of the world? Examines philosophical accounts of science and cases from historical and contemporary scientific research. A background in science is not expected.
Subject: Philosophy
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage II in Philosophy
Restriction: PHIL 260
4311

PHIL 360

: Philosophy of Science
2021 Semester Two (1215)
What makes science a distinctive way of discovering knowledge about our world whether natural, biological or social? Ever since science started in Ancient Greece, a number of different theories about the worldview, methods and rationality of science have been proposed that distinguish it from religion, pseudo-science and myth. The course examines some of these accounts of the nature of science.
Subject: Philosophy
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage II in Philosophy
Restriction: PHIL 260
4312

PHIL 749

: Philosophy of Science 1
2025 Semester Two (1255)
Discussion of selected topics in philosophy of science.
Subject: Philosophy
No pre-requisites or restrictions
4313

PHIL 750

: Philosophy of Science 2
2023 Semester One (1233)
Discussion of selected topics in philosophy of science.
Subject: Philosophy
No pre-requisites or restrictions
4314

PHIL 750

: Philosophy of Science 2
2020 Semester One (1203)
Discussion of selected topics in philosophy of science.
Subject: Philosophy
No pre-requisites or restrictions
4315

PHIL 752

: Ancient/Medieval Philosophy 1
2024 Semester Two (1245)
Discussion of selected topics in ancient and medieval philosophy.
Subject: Philosophy
No pre-requisites or restrictions
4316

PHIL 752

: Ancient/Medieval Philosophy 1
2022 Semester One (1223)
Discussion of selected topics in ancient and medieval philosophy.
Subject: Philosophy
No pre-requisites or restrictions
4317

PHIL 752

: Ancient/Medieval Philosophy 1
2020 Semester Two (1205)
Discussion of selected topics in ancient and medieval philosophy.
Subject: Philosophy
No pre-requisites or restrictions
4318

PHIL 753

: Ancient/Medieval Philosophy 2
2025 Semester One (1253)
Discussion of selected topics in ancient and medieval philosophy.
Subject: Philosophy
No pre-requisites or restrictions
4319

PHIL 753

: Ancient/Medieval Philosophy 2
2023 Semester One (1233)
Discussion of selected topics in ancient and medieval philosophy.
Subject: Philosophy
No pre-requisites or restrictions
4320

PHIL 753

: Ancient/Medieval Philosophy 2
2021 Semester One (1213)
Discussion of selected topics in ancient and medieval philosophy.
Subject: Philosophy
No pre-requisites or restrictions
4321

PHIL 765

: Special Topic: Indigenous Political Philosophies
2024 Semester Two (1245)
An exploration of contemporary Indigenous moral and political philosophies from around the world. These may include philosophical traditions and methods of inquiry from Aotearoa New Zealand, Moana-Oceania, Africa, North America, Latin America, South-East Asia and others. Alongside exploring these philosophical traditions together, we will also consider contemporary issues in metaphilosohy and intercultural engagement.
Subject: Philosophy
No pre-requisites or restrictions
4322

PHYSICS 120

: Advancing Physics 1
2025 Semester Two (1255)
For students progressing in physical science. Key topics are mechanics, energy, rotation, oscillations, waves and thermodynamics. This is a calculus based course, focusing on fundamental principles, problem solving and hands-on exercises. Prerequisite: PHYSICS 102, or at least 4 credits in the Mechanics (91524) or Waves (91523) standards in NCEA Level 3 Physics and at least 6 credits in the Differentiation (91578) or Integration (91579) standards in NCEA Level 3 Calculus, or equivalent with departmental approval
Subject: Physics
Restriction: PHYSICS 160
4323

PHYSICS 120

: Advancing Physics 1
2025 Semester One (1253)
For students progressing in physical science. Key topics are mechanics, energy, rotation, oscillations, waves and thermodynamics. This is a calculus based course, focusing on fundamental principles, problem solving and hands-on exercises. Prerequisite: PHYSICS 102, or at least 4 credits in the Mechanics (91524) or Waves (91523) standards in NCEA Level 3 Physics and at least 6 credits in the Differentiation (91578) or Integration (91579) standards in NCEA Level 3 Calculus, or equivalent with departmental approval
Subject: Physics
Restriction: PHYSICS 160
4324

PHYSICS 120

: Advancing Physics 1
2024 Semester Two (1245)
For students progressing in physical science. Key topics are mechanics, energy, rotation, oscillations, waves and thermodynamics. This is a calculus based course, focusing on fundamental principles, problem solving and hands-on exercises. <i>Prerequisite: PHYSICS 102, or at least 4 credits in the Mechanics (91524) or Waves (91523) standards in NCEA Level 3 Physics and at least 6 credits in the Differentiation (91578) or Integration (91579) standards in NCEA Level 3 Calculus, or equivalent with departmental approval</i>
Subject: Physics
Restriction: PHYSICS 160
4325

PHYSICS 120

: Advancing Physics 1
2024 Semester One (1243)
For students progressing in physical science. Key topics are mechanics, energy, rotation, oscillations, waves and thermodynamics. This is a calculus based course, focusing on fundamental principles, problem solving and hands-on exercises. <i>Prerequisite: PHYSICS 102, or at least 4 credits in the Mechanics (91524) or Waves (91523) standards in NCEA Level 3 Physics and at least 6 credits in the Differentiation (91578) or Integration (91579) standards in NCEA Level 3 Calculus, or equivalent with departmental approval</i>
Subject: Physics
Restriction: PHYSICS 160