PHIL11-101: Introduction to Philosophy

Description

What timeless questions have captivated philosophers for centuries? How can a philosophical pursuit of knowledge and understanding shape our own perspectives on issues such as the existence of God, the nature of reality, and the relation between mind and body? This subject will help find your own answers to these questions. The study of philosophy opens your mind to questions that don’t have easy answers but can’t be dismissed either. The subject will give you the tools to do philosophy actively and personally, enhancing and deepening your academic journey.

Subject details

Type:	Undergraduate Subject
Code:	PHIL11-101
EFTSL:	0.125
Faculty:	Faculty of Society and Design
Semesters offered:	January 2024 [Standard Offering] September 2024 [Standard Offering] January 2025 [Standard Offering]
Credit:	10
Study areas:	International Relations, Politics, and Arts
Subject fees:	Commencing in 2023: $4,050.00 Commencing in 2024: $4,260.00 Commencing in 2025: $4,460.00 Commencing in 2023: $5,400.00 Commencing in 2024: $5,730.00 Commencing in 2025: $5,990.00

Learning outcomes

Identify, analyse, evaluate and communicate broad and coherent knowledge of major philosophical traditions of the West.
Think philosophically about science, history, and personal experience.
Independently and in teams, generate and transmit solutions to unpredictable and sometimes complex problems related to major philosophical traditions of the West.
Apply philosophical knowledge to professional work and/or further learning, demonstrating well-developed judgement and responsibility.

Enrolment requirements

Requisites:	Nil
Assumed knowledge:	Assumed knowledge is the minimum level of knowledge of a subject area that students are assumed to have acquired through previous study. It is the responsibility of students to ensure they meet the assumed knowledge expectations of the subject. Students who do not possess this prior knowledge are strongly recommended against enrolling and do so at their own risk. No concessions will be made for students’ lack of prior knowledge.
Restrictions:

Requisites:

Nil

Assumed knowledge:

Assumed knowledge is the minimum level of knowledge of a subject area that students are assumed to have acquired through previous study. It is the responsibility of students to ensure they meet the assumed knowledge expectations of the subject. Students who do not possess this prior knowledge are strongly recommended against enrolling and do so at their own risk. No concessions will be made for students’ lack of prior knowledge.

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Subject outlines

Subject dates

January 2024

Standard Offering
Enrolment opens:	12/11/2023
Semester start:	15/01/2024
Subject start:	15/01/2024
Last enrolment:	28/01/2024
Teaching census:	09/02/2024
Withdraw - Financial:	10/02/2024
Withdraw - Academic:	02/03/2024

September 2024

Standard Offering
Enrolment opens:	14/07/2024
Semester start:	09/09/2024
Subject start:	09/09/2024
Last enrolment:	22/09/2024
Teaching census:	04/10/2024
Withdraw - Financial:	05/10/2024
Withdraw - Academic:	26/10/2024

January 2025

Standard Offering
Enrolment opens:	10/11/2024
Semester start:	20/01/2025
Subject start:	20/01/2025
Last enrolment:	02/02/2025
Teaching census:	14/02/2025
Withdraw - Financial:	15/02/2025
Withdraw - Academic:	08/03/2025

Standard Offering
Enrolment opens:	12/11/2023
Semester start:	15/01/2024
Subject start:	15/01/2024
Last enrolment:	28/01/2024
Teaching census:	09/02/2024
Withdraw - Financial:	10/02/2024
Withdraw - Academic:	02/03/2024

Standard Offering
Enrolment opens:	14/07/2024
Semester start:	09/09/2024
Subject start:	09/09/2024
Last enrolment:	22/09/2024
Teaching census:	04/10/2024
Withdraw - Financial:	05/10/2024
Withdraw - Academic:	26/10/2024

Standard Offering
Enrolment opens:	10/11/2024
Semester start:	20/01/2025
Subject start:	20/01/2025
Last enrolment:	02/02/2025
Teaching census:	14/02/2025
Withdraw - Financial:	15/02/2025
Withdraw - Academic:	08/03/2025