Syllabus for Philosophical Perspectives II: Central Texts in Analytical Philosophy

Filosofiska perspektiv II: centrala texter inom analytisk filosofi

  • 7.5 credits
  • Course code: 5FT157
  • Education cycle: Second cycle
  • Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Theoretical Philosophy A1N, Practical Philosophy A1N

    Explanation of codes

    The code indicates the education cycle and in-depth level of the course in relation to other courses within the same main field of study according to the requirements for general degrees:

    First cycle

    • G1N: has only upper-secondary level entry requirements
    • G1F: has less than 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
    • G1E: contains specially designed degree project for Higher Education Diploma
    • G2F: has at least 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
    • G2E: has at least 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirements, contains degree project for Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science
    • GXX: in-depth level of the course cannot be classified

    Second cycle

    • A1N: has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
    • A1F: has second-cycle course/s as entry requirements
    • A1E: contains degree project for Master of Arts/Master of Science (60 credits)
    • A2E: contains degree project for Master of Arts/Master of Science (120 credits)
    • AXX: in-depth level of the course cannot be classified

  • Grading system: Fail (U), Pass (G), Pass with distinction (VG)
  • Established: 2021-08-25
  • Established by: The Department Board
  • Applies from: Spring 2022
  • Entry requirements:

    Fulfilment of the requirements for a Bachelor's degree in the humanities

  • Responsible department: Department of Philosophy

Learning outcomes

After completing the course the students are expected to:

  • have good knowledge of a number of important positions and arguments in recent and contemporary analytic philosophy
  • have good knowledge and understanding of the philosophical tools used to assess these positions and arguments
  • have the ability to read and analyze recent and contemporary texts in analytic philosophy
  • have the ability to independently apply philosophical tools to develop and assess positions and arguments.

Content

The aim of the course is to introduce the students to certain central philosophical texts and problems, with a focus on philosophy from the 20th century and later. In the course a number of different central themes in analytic philosophy will be brought up, within, for example, philosophy of language, metaethics and metaphysics. The course is not organized around any particular theme. Instead each section will focus on a canonical text, both from the early years of analytic philosophy and more contemporary texts. The focus is on texts that transcend the particular debate they most immediately contribute to, either because the conclusions reached generalize to other areas, or because the philosophical tools do.

Instruction

The instruction is in the form of lectures, but the lectures are to a significant extent interactive.

Assessment

The examination is in written form through three shorter writing assignments (around 600 words each) and a take-home examination (an essay of around 4000-4500 words).

If there are special reasons for doing so, an examiner may make an exception from the method of assessment indicated and allow a student to be assessed by another method. An example of special reasons might be a certificate regarding special pedagogical support from the University's disability coordinator.

Reading list

The reading list is missing. For further information, please contact the responsible department.

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