This course covers key areas of analytic philosophy, and includes sections on topics such as Metaphysics, Epistemology, Philosophy of Mind, and Classic papers.

One two-hour session per week

Existing Introduction to Analytic Philosophy PHIL 5026

Introduction to Analytic Philosophy A

The standard assessments for this course are:

■ 3000 word essay on one of the main Modules - 60%

■ 1000 word essay on one of the Classic Papers - 20%

■ 1000 word Dissertation Plan - 20%

If required, for instance where a disability prevents a student from undertaking a specific method of assessment, the following alternatives are available:

■ There is no alternative to the essays, but flexible deadlines can be offered as reasonable adjustments (students should follow the usual process for extensions)

■ There is no alternative to the dissertation plan, but flexible deadlines can be offered as reasonable adjustments (students should follow the usual process for extensions)

Further reasonable adjustments may be provided where necessary. Students are encouraged to consult with the course convenor.

The course aims to:

■ provide an introduction to a broad range of core topics in analytic philosophy, and a number of classic texts in the subject.

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

■ understand core topics in analytic philosophy, and central theories, arguments and lines of contemporary thought therein

■ assess critically and to compare profitably some principal contemporary arguments and positions concerning core topics, and apply this in three writing assignments.