PHIL132-14S2 (C) Semester Two 2014

God, Mind, and Freedom

15 points

Details:
Start Date: Monday, 14 July 2014
End Date: Sunday, 16 November 2014
Withdrawal Dates
Last Day to withdraw from this course:
  • Without financial penalty (full fee refund): Friday, 25 July 2014
  • Without academic penalty (including no fee refund): Friday, 10 October 2014

Description

If God created the universe, who created God? Are the colours you see inside your head or outside? Could a computer be conscious? You cannot change the past - why do you think you can change the future? This course is a beginner's guide to Philosophy. Learn to question assumptions and think outside the box.

There are no prerequisites for this course—all welcome.

About Philosophy.
Not only is philosophy one of the most interesting and challenging subjects, it teaches skills that employers want: thinking outside the box, logic, ethics, and excellent writing and communication skills. At UC you can do either a BA or a BSc in Philosophy, or combine a Philosophy major with the LLB, BCom, or another degree.

Learning Outcomes

  • The aim of this course is that you will learn to:

  • Think independently, question assumptions, and assess evidence for conflicting views
  • Communicate clearly and precisely about conceptual problems, and use evidence-based reasoning, both orally and in written reports

Restrictions

PHIL101

Timetable Note

Note: the tutorial is highly recommended (but not compulsory).

Course Coordinator / Lecturer

Diane Proudfoot

Lecturer

Jack Copeland

Assessment

There is no final examination in this course.

Textbooks / Resources

Brian Davies An Introduction to the Philosophy of Religion, 3rd edition (Oxford University Press, 2004). Copies are available in UBS and on 3-hour loan in the High Demand Collection in the Library.

Jack Copeland Artificial Intelligence: A Philosophical Introduction to the Philosophy of Religion, 3rd edition (Oxford University Press, 1993). Copies are available in UBS and on 3-hour loan in the High Demand Collection in the Library.

Numerous readings, videos, and audio files are also available in the PHIL132 course site on Learn.

Course links

Library portal

Indicative Fees

Domestic fee $670.00

International fee $2,850.00

* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.

For further information see Humanities .

All PHIL132 Occurrences

  • PHIL132-14S2 (C) Semester Two 2014
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