Module Details |
The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module. |
Title | METAPHYSICS, LANGUAGE AND MIND | ||
Code | PHIL705 | ||
Coordinator |
Dr RJ Mckenna Philosophy R.J.Mckenna@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2019-20 | Level 7 FHEQ | Second Semester | 30 |
Aims |
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This module introduces current issues in metaphysics, philosophy of language and philosophy of mind, as considered by academics who are actively engaged in researching them. The module serves both to introduce such issues to students with no previous detailed knowledge of the areas studied and to show how active researchers approach them. Thus it serves as both a research preparation module and a module for gaining and consolidating knowledge of these areas of philosophy. |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) Students be able to explain recent developments in metaphysics, philosophy of language and philosophy of mind. |
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(LO2) Students will improve their ability to research a philosophical topic. |
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(LO3) Students will improve their ability to write at length on philosophical topics. |
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(S1) Research skills |
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(S2) Comprehension of abstract ideas and arguments |
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(S3) Ability to present abstract ideas and arguments orally |
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(S4) Written exposition of philosophical theories and arguments |
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(S5) Construction and analysis of philosophical theories and arguments |
Syllabus |
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The topics vary depending on the research interests of the staff teaching on the module. Three members of staff teach on the module each year. Reading and other relevant material is posted to VITAL before each staff member's segment of the module. |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Teaching Method 1 - Seminar |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
22 |
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Timetable (if known) | |||||||
Private Study | 278 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 300 |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Assessment 1 There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment. | 6,000 words | 100 |
Recommended Texts |
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Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module. |