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 | MIND, KNOWLEDGE AND REALITY | ||
Code | PHIL103 | ||
Coordinator |
Dr RJH Davnall Philosophy R.Davnall@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2018-19 | Level 4 FHEQ | First Semester | 15 |
Aims |
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To introduce students to some of the main topics in metaphysics: God, the mind/body problem, personal identity, time and free will. To introduce students to the philosophical system of Rene Descartes. |
Learning Outcomes |
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Students will be able to distinguish between sound and unsound arguments. |
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Students will be able to build a case for a specific metaphysical position, by weighing theoretical virtues, such as Occam''s razor, and metaphysical principles, such as the conceivability principle and the principle of sufficient reason. |
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Students will be able to extract an argument from text, render it into standard form, and critically evaluate its premises. |
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Students will be able to explain Descartes'' philosophical system. |
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Students will be able explain the basic issues, and the standard views, pertaining to five topics in contemporary metaphysics: God, personal identity, consciousness, free will and time. |
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Students will be able to able to argue for a specific view pertaining to five issues in contemporary metaphysics: God, personal identity, consciousness, free will and time. |
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Students will be able to discuss reality in the partially abstract manner distinctive of metaphysical thought. |
Syllabus |
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Lecture 1: What is Metaphysics? Lecture 2: Descartes - Scepticism Lecture 3: Descartes - The Cogito Lecture 4: Descartes - The Trademark Argument Lecture 5: Descartes - The Cartesian Circle Lecture 6: Descartes - Dualism and the External World Lecture 7: Descartes - Descartes, Hobbes and Berkeley Lecture 8: God Lecture 9: God Lecture 10: God Lecture 11: Personal identity Lecture 12: Personal identity < p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Lecture 13: Personal identityLecture 14: Consciousness Lecture 15: Consciousness Lecture 16: Consciousness Lecture 17: Free will Lecture 18: Free will Lecture 19: Free will Lecture 20: Time Lecture 21: Time Lecture 22: Time |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Lecture - 22 x 1 hour lectures, 2 per week. The higher lecture hours are in keeping with principles of scaffolded learning, with greater tutor input at Level 7. |
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Seminar - 11 x 1 hour seminars. |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
22 22 x 1 hour lectures, 2 per week. |
11 11 x 1 hour seminars. |
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Timetable (if known) |
The higher lecture hours are in keeping with principles of scaffolded learning, with greater tutor input at Level 7.
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Private Study | 117 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 150 |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
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Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Unseen Written Exam | 120 | 1 | 90 | Yes | Standard UoL penalty applies | Exam |
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
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Practical Assessment | 5-10 minute long ass | 1 | 10 | No reassessment opportunity | Presentation There is no reassessment opportunity, Notes (applying to all assessments) Assessed presentation (10%). Presentations occur in seminars and are assessed by the seminar tutor. It is not possible for assessed presentations to be marked anonymously. |
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. Explanation of Reading List: |