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Course Description
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Course Name
Great Philosophers
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Host University
Victoria University of Wellington
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Location
Wellington, New Zealand
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Area of Study
Philosophy
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Prerequisites
40 PHIL or HIST pts
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Course Level Recommendations
Upper
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Credit Points
20 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits5
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units7
Hours & Credits
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Overview
This course surveys the history of philosophy through the contribution of influential philosophers from both the ancient and modern period. Philosophers that may be discussed include: Thales, Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, Descartes, Spinoza, Leibniz, Locke, Berkeley, and Hume.
Learning Objectives
Students who pass this course should be able to:
1. demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the history of philosophy and philosophical ideas
2. critically evaluate a variety of arguments in the history of philosophy established methods of formal or informal logic
3. analyse or elucidate complex ideas and concepts from the history of philosophy.Assessment
1st essay- 30%
2nd essay- 30%
Final Exam- 40%
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