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HM5504: Contemporary Issues in Philosophy
| Module Title | Contemporary Issues in Philosophy |
|---|---|
| Module Code | HM5504 |
| Module Tutor | William Large |
| School | Humanities |
| CAT Points | 15 |
| Level of Study | 5 |
| Pre-requisites | None |
| Co-requisites | None |
| Restrictions | None |
| Brief Description | This modules aims to apply philosophical methods and knowledge to contemporary life |
| Indicative Syllabus | In the beginning philosophy was never considered to be simply an academic study taught by professors and to be learnt by rote by students, but a practice and guide to living. This module will examine philosophy as a way of life in ancient thought, how this was reawakened in the 19 th and 20 th centuries, and whether it can still be used to face the ethical and political issues that face us all in the present age. |
| Learning Outcomes | A student passing this module should be able to:
Use a range of ICT skills in order to gather, evaluate and synthesise different types of information. |
| Learning and Teaching Activities | Scheduled Contact Hours: 28 Independent Learning Hours: 122 |
| Assessment (For further details see the Module Guide) | 001: 50% Coursework: Individual, standard written: 2000 Words 002: 50% Coursework: Individual, standard written: 2000 Words |
| Special Assessment Requirements | |
| Indicative Resources | The Library Catalogue contains full details of the current reading list for this module. Further details may also be found in the Module Guide. |
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