Entry requirements

52.5 credits from Practical Philosophy A, incl. the sub-course Critical Thinking, and Practical Philosophy B, including the B essay sub-course

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of the course, the student is expected to have received:

• a first training in doing their own research, presented in the form of an independently written essay
• in-depth knowledge of two different areas of philosophy.

Content

The course consists of three parts:

• Elective sub-course 1 (7.5 credits)
• Elective sub-course 2 (7.5 credits)
• Sub-course 3: C essay (15 credits)

The elective sub-courses vary from semester to semester.

Instruction

The instruction consists of lectures and seminars for the elective sub-courses and of supervision and seminars for the essay course.

Assessment

For the assessment of the elective sub-courses, see under Other Directives. The assessment of the essay course (15 credits) is based upon the participation in supervision, the writing and defence of a scientific essay, and upon a critical oral discussion of another student's essay.

Other regulations

The elective sub-courses exist as separate courses with their own syllabi. See these syllabi for regulations as to the sub-courses.

Exchange students whose home universities do not accept essays at this level may replace the essay/thesis course with two additional elective courses. However, with this option the exchange student will not qualify for a Swedish Bachelor's degree with Practical Philosophy as the main field of study.