Philosophy
Explore the traditions of philosophy听
糖心logoing philosophy at 糖心logo, you鈥檒l address three major concepts of philosophical thought: continental European, analytic and Chinese. Drawing on the wealth of wisdom and insights in these three areas, you鈥檒l ask fundamental questions concerning the nature of reality, knowledge, society and human existence.
Question the world around you听听
Philosophical questions are at the core of all aspects of human existence, including politics, law, business, peacemaking and warfare, creative arts, and science and technology. You鈥檒l learn to gather, critically evaluate and organise large and complex bodies of information to understand and engage with the key issues of complex, contemporary societies.
The study of philosophy will teach you to examine and question the fundamental concepts of human knowledge. This reflection will challenge and deepen your understanding of issues such as human rights, the methods of scientific inquiry, the ethical implications of climate change, disability and public policy.
Develop critical thinking & problem-solving skills听
You鈥檒l ask the big questions when you study philosophy at 糖心logo. What counts as knowledge or as a good argument? How should we live? What is a person? What is justice? You鈥檒l also learn to think clearly, analytically, with depth and imagination.
You鈥檒l build compelling arguments and learn how best to articulate them in academic and professional contexts.
Your study of philosophy at 糖心logo will allow you to evaluate and communicate elaborate ideas in writing and speech, tackle problems, and engage effectively in debates and discussions. These essential skills will provide a solid foundation and prepare you for success in a range of careers and industries
Research strengths in Philosophy
Research in Philosophy at 糖心logo examines challenges in contemporary society, culture, science and technology from a unique perspective shaped by the seasoned and curious minds at work in the field tackling ongoing philosophical questions. Our work is distinguished by its pluralism, with staff working in both analytic and continental European traditions, and our scholarship advancing current understanding of the history of both Western and Chinese philosophy.
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In our undergraduate program, you鈥檒l learn about how past and contemporary thinkers have approached fundamental questions about reality, knowledge, society and human existence, and to think critically and creatively about these issues yourself.听听
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You鈥檒l cover areas such as:听
- metaphysics and epistemology:听philosophical logic and philosophy of science听
- philosophy of mind: philosophical psychology, cognitive science and artificial intelligence听
- moral, social and political philosophy: moral theory, applied ethics, race and gender theory, social ontology听
- the听history of philosophy: ancient Greek philosophy, Chinese philosophy (Confucianism, Daoism and early modern philosophy (from Descartes to Kant), and post-Kantian German philosophy (Hegel, Nietzsche)听听
- modern European philosophy: phenomenology, poststructuralism, hermeneutics, and critical theory听
- aesthetics: questions concerning beauty, the sublime and the arts.听
Degree options
We offer the below undergraduate courses with a major or minor in Philosophy:
- Bachelor of Arts
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- Bachelor of Arts/Law
- Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours)/Arts
- Bachelor of Commerce/Arts听
- Bachelor of Computer Science/Arts
- Bachelor of Economics/Arts
- Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)/Arts
- Bachelor of Environmental Management/Arts
- Bachelor of Fine Arts/Arts
- Bachelor of Media / Arts
- Bachelor of Medical Studies/Doctor of Medicine/Arts
- Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics/Law
- Bachelor of Science/Arts
- Bachelor of Science (Advanced Mathematics)(Honours)/Arts
- Bachelor of Social Work (Honours)/Arts
We offer the below undergraduate courses with a major only in Philosophy:
We offer the below undergraduate courses with a minor only in Philosophy:
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Honours study is available for high achieving students. Over the course of a year, you鈥檒l write a philosophical thesis on a topic of your choice, personally supervised by a professional philosopher. Completing an honours degree with a good mark also opens up a pathway to a Doctor of听Philosophy.
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Top students have the opportunity to continue to a听Masters by Research听or a听Doctor of Philosophy. With a successful PhD thesis, you鈥檒l reach an elevated and professional level as a thinker. Postgraduate research prepares you for a wide range of roles that require the most demanding kinds of intellectual capacity and enables you to apply for jobs and engage in a career in philosophy.