Philosophy

The Philosophy major offers a range of subjects that give students the opportunity to engage with philosophical problems that occur in the real world: the ethical implications of global poverty and global aid; the impact of biotechnology on humans and the environment; the relationship between human consciousness and the brain; the structure of scientific explanations and knowledge; the significance of language use and reasoning. Our philosophy lecturers are active researchers who regularly publish on the subjects that they teach, making their courses exciting and contemporary.

By studying for the Philosophy major students will improve their critical thinking skills and deepen their knowledge and understanding of ethics, politics, mind and science. Our major provides students with the skills and knowledge to go on to further study at Honours level and beyond. It also produces highly skilled graduates who are attractive to employers.

Major Study

A major in Philosophy comprises a minimum of 52 credit points of PHIL subjects, of which at least 16 credit points are 200-level PHIL subjects and at least 24 credit points are 300-level PHIL subjects.

Minor Study 

A minor in Philosophy will consist of at least 28 credit points in subjects from the schedule of the Philosophy major.  Students may not take more than two subjects at 100-level, and may not cross-count any subjects from the minor in any other minor or major study.

Honours

See Bachelor of Arts Honours

Study Program

Other Information

Further information is available at http://coursefinder.uow.edu.au/ or email: Arts - fac-arts@uow.edu.au