PHI306: Intensive Study of a Text in Modern Philosophy
Key details
| Accredited towards | Bachelor of Arts in the Liberal Arts |
| Unit type | Elective unit |
| Credit points | 6 |
| Indicative contact hours | Delivered in intensive mode over 2 weeks |
| Prerequisites | None |
| Offered in | Visit Short Courses for further details |
| Tuition fee | Learn more |
Overview
This intensive unit is a close reading of a text in modern philosophy. The text selection will be made by the instructor. We will read the chosen text in its entirety, paying careful attention to philosophical content as well as to literary character.
Friedrich Nietzsche’s On the Genealogy of Morals contains Nietzsche’s fullest treatment of Christianity as a spiritual “slave revolt” against aristocratic, warrior morality, as well as an historical-cum-philosophical account of “bad conscience” and a wide-ranging and at times seemingly unfocused discussion of the meaning of “ascetic ideals”. We will read the entire text, paying careful attention both to its philosophical content and to its literary character.
Learning outcomes
On completion of this unit of study, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the major themes and questions in the text
- Evaluate critically the arguments presented in the text
- Develop an advanced appreciation of the significance of the author’s choice of the literary form of the text
- Apply advanced written communication skills in academic essays and appropriately use references and bibliographies according to academic conventions
- Effectively and confidently participate in group work and to contribute with clarity and coherence
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PHI306: Intensive Study of a Text in Modern Philosophy