PH19: Contemporary Philosophy 2
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Contemporary Philosophy 2
Contemporary Philosophy 2
PH19
NFQ Level:
8
ECTS Credits:
5
Module Aims:
This module will continue to explore those contemporary philosophical issues of
concern outlined in Module 1 by examining further the views of contemporary
philosophers, including the views of women philosophers of the 20th and 21st
centuries.
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 learn to identify some important
contemporary concerns for
philosophers in today’s world.
MO2 recognise the kinds contributions
which women philosophers in
particular have made to
contemporary thought.
MO3 be able to assess the implications for
theology of contemporary
philosophy.
Associated Programmes Outcome
PO6
PO7
PO8
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PH19: Contemporary Philosophy 2
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Researching, structuring information, writing up
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