| Unit name | Themes in Modern European Philosophy 1 |
|---|---|
| Unit code | PHIL20051 |
| Credit points | 20 |
| Level of study | I/5 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 1 (weeks 1 - 12) |
| Unit director | Dr. Seiriol Morgan |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Units you must take before you take this one (pre-requisite units) |
None |
| Units you must take alongside this one (co-requisite units) |
None |
| Units you may not take alongside this one |
None |
| School/department | Department of Philosophy |
| Faculty | Faculty of Arts |
Students taking this unit study one or more central themes that emerge in the work of the philosophers of the post-Kantian period in European philosophy, through reading and discussing the work of particular philosophers writing in this period, and with these concerns in mind. The particular themes focused on may vary from year to year, but in each case will raise issues of enduring and general philosophical interest and importance.
The unit aims to give students a solid understanding of one or more central themes in the work of European philosophers of the C19 and C20, writing in the wake of Kant’s ‘Copernican revolution’ in Philosophy. The themes will be of enduring philosophical interest and significance. The positions and arguments advanced by particular philosophers in developing the theme(s) will be considered and assessed, and their continuing importance brought out.
Examples of possible themes and corresponding philosophers that might be studied:- Morality and Religion (Nietzsche and Kierkegaard), Human Freedom (Sartre, Kierkegaard), The Individual and Society (Hegel, Marx)
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. demonstrate detailed knowledge and in-depth understanding of one or more central themes developed in modern European philosophy, together with their broader philosophical significance,
2. demonstrate the ability to critically engage with the positions and arguments of the philosophers developing these themes, and to offer their own assessment of those positions and arguments, to a standard appropriate for level I/5,
3. demonstrate skills in philosophical writing, of a standard appropriate to level I/5,
4. demonstrate independent research skills of a standard appropriate to level I/5.
Lectures, small group work, individual exercises, seminars and virtual learning environment.
Summative: 1 x open book take home exam - 100% [ILOs (1)-(5)]
If this unit has a Resource List, you will normally find a link to it in the Blackboard area for the unit. Sometimes there will be a separate link for each weekly topic.
If you are unable to access a list through Blackboard, you can also find it via the Resource Lists homepage. Search for the list by the unit name or code (e.g. PHIL20051).
How much time the unit requires
Each credit equates to 10 hours of total student input. For example a 20 credit unit will take you 200 hours
of study to complete. Your total learning time is made up of contact time, directed learning tasks,
independent learning and assessment activity.
See the Faculty workload statement relating to this unit for more information.
Assessment
The Board of Examiners will consider all cases where students have failed or not completed the assessments required for credit.
The Board considers each student's outcomes across all the units which contribute to each year's programme of study. If you have self-certificated your absence from an
assessment, you will normally be required to complete it the next time it runs (this is usually in the next assessment period).
The Board of Examiners will take into account any extenuating circumstances and operates
within the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.
