PH18: Contemporary Philosophy 1
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Contemporary Philosophy 1
Contemporary Philosophy 1
PH18
NFQ Level:
8
ECTS Credits:
5
Module Aims:
To introduce 4th Arts Philosophy and part-time students for the evening degree to
contemporary philosophical thinking on issues including the nature of philosophy as
the analysis of language, human relationships, ethics as primary philosophy, some
contemporary views on truth,, modernity, individualism, freedom and authority,
secularization and the role of religion in today’s world. The views of such philosophers
as Wittgenstein, Martin Buber, Hannah Arendt, Levinas, Mary Midgley, Charles Taylor
and others will be addressed.
Learning Outcomes:
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to
Learning Outcomes
On completing this module, students will be able to:
MOI discover the nature of contemporary
philosophical thinking and those
topics of current concern to
philosophers today
MO2 appreciate how some philosophers
reflect on the world of today
MO3 appreciate the role of contemporary
philosophical thought with regards to
its theological implications
Associated Programme Outcomes
POI
PO2
PO8
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This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not
enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section
PH18: Contemporary Philosophy 1
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This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not
enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section
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Assessment Breakdown
Essay:
MO1
Seminar:
MO2
Examination:
MO1, MO3
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30%
20%
50%
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Independent Learning
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Full-Time Hours per semester
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Self-directed reading and revision
Self and tutor-directed reading of course material
Researching, structuring information, writing up
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