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PHIL 210

: Applied Ethics
2020 Semester One (1203)
Philosophical analysis and discussion of contemporary moral issues, such as abortion, euthanasia, reverse discrimination, sex work, punishment and the ethics of charity.
Subject: Philosophy
Prerequisite: PHIL 102 or 104, or 30 points in Philosophy, or 30 points at Stage I in Social Science for Public Health
Restriction: PHIL 313
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PHIL 212

: Philosophy of the Arts
2021 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.
Subject: Philosophy
Prerequisite: 30 points in Philosophy or 90 points
Restriction: PHIL 332
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PHIL 212

: Philosophy of the Arts
2020 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.
Subject: Philosophy
Prerequisite: 30 points in Philosophy or 90 points
Restriction: PHIL 332
2279

PHIL 216

: Modal Logic
2025 Semester One (1253)
An introduction to modal logic, which is a variation of the system of predicate logic studied in PHIL 101. Modal logic is well-suited for studying philosophically important concepts such as necessity, time, knowledge, vagueness, action and obligation. It is also used in computer science for studying the behaviour of programs and is recommended as preparation for studying logic at Stage III.
Subject: Philosophy
Prerequisite: PHIL 101
2280

PHIL 216

: Modal Logic
2023 Semester One (1233)
An introduction to modal logic, which is a variation of the system of predicate logic studied in PHIL 101. Modal logic is well-suited for studying philosophically important concepts such as necessity, time, knowledge, vagueness, action and obligation. It is also used in computer science for studying the behaviour of programs and is recommended as preparation for studying logic at Stage III.
Subject: Philosophy
Prerequisite: PHIL 101
2281

PHIL 216

: Modal Logic
2021 Semester One (1213)
An introduction to modal logic, which is a variation of the system of predicate logic studied in PHIL 101. Modal logic is well-suited for studying philosophically important concepts such as necessity, time, knowledge, vagueness, action and obligation. It is also used in computer science for studying the behaviour of programs and is recommended as preparation for studying logic at Stage III.
Subject: Philosophy
Prerequisite: PHIL 101
2282

PHIL 216

: Modal Logic
2020 Semester One (1203)
An introduction to modal logic, which is a variation of the system of predicate logic studied in PHIL 101. Modal logic is well-suited for studying philosophically important concepts such as necessity, time, knowledge, vagueness, action and obligation. It is also used in computer science for studying the behaviour of programs and is recommended as preparation for studying logic at Stage III.
Subject: Philosophy
Prerequisite: PHIL 101
2283

PHIL 217

: Philosophy of Law
2020 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.
Subject: Philosophy
Prerequisite: 30 points in Philosophy or 90 points
Restriction: PHIL 337
2284

PHIL 218

: Problems in Epistemology
2024 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.
Subject: Philosophy
Prerequisite: 30 points in Philosophy
Restriction: PHIL 338
2285

PHIL 218

: Problems in Epistemology
2022 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.
Subject: Philosophy
Prerequisite: 30 points in Philosophy
Restriction: PHIL 338
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PHIL 218

: Problems in Epistemology
2020 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.
Subject: Philosophy
Prerequisite: 30 points in Philosophy
Restriction: PHIL 338
2287

PHIL 222

: Intermediate Logic
2025 Semester Two (1255)
Natural deduction for propositional and predicate logic; introductory metalogic and related topics in formal logic.
Subject: Philosophy
Prerequisite: PHIL 101
Restriction: PHIL 201
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PHIL 222

: Intermediate Logic
2024 Semester Two (1245)
Natural deduction for propositional and predicate logic; introductory metalogic and related topics in formal logic.
Subject: Philosophy
Prerequisite: PHIL 101
Restriction: PHIL 201
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PHIL 222

: Intermediate Logic
2022 Semester Two (1225)
Natural deduction for propositional and predicate logic; introductory metalogic and related topics in formal logic.
Subject: Philosophy
Prerequisite: PHIL 101
Restriction: PHIL 201
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PHIL 222

: Intermediate Logic
2021 Semester Two (1215)
Natural deduction for propositional and predicate logic; introductory metalogic and related topics in formal logic.
Subject: Philosophy
Prerequisite: PHIL 101
Restriction: PHIL 201
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PHIL 222

: Intermediate Logic
2020 Semester Two (1205)
Natural deduction for propositional and predicate logic; introductory metalogic and related topics in formal logic.
Subject: Philosophy
Prerequisite: PHIL 101
Restriction: PHIL 201
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PHIL 225

: 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 in Philosophy or 60 points passed
Restriction: PHIL 345
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PHIL 225

: 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 in Philosophy or 60 points passed
Restriction: PHIL 345
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PHIL 225

: 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 in Philosophy or 60 points passed
Restriction: PHIL 345
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PHIL 225

: 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 in Philosophy or 60 points passed
Restriction: PHIL 345
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PHIL 225

: 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 in Philosophy or 60 points passed
Restriction: PHIL 345
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PHIL 225

: 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: 15 points in Philosophy, and 30 points passed
Restriction: PHIL 345
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PHIL 228

: 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 I or 60 points at Stage I
Restriction: PHIL 308
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PHIL 231

: Indigenous Philosophy
2025 Semester Two (1255)
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.
Subject: Philosophy
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage I in Philosophy or 60 points passed
Restriction: PHIL 331
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PHIL 231

: Indigenous Philosophy
2024 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.
Subject: Philosophy
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage I in Philosophy or 60 points passed
Restriction: PHIL 331