PHL103 Theories Of Human Nature (8)
Abstract
This is an introduction to some philosophical theories of human nature. Students will study a number of theories selected from the writings of major philosophers and philosophical traditions. Issues to be examined will be selected from: essentialism, the nurture vs nature debate, reason vs emotion, individual freedom vs social determinism, egoism vs altruism, personal identity, the unconscious, and minds as machines. |
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Session 2 | Internal | Wagga Wagga Campus | Distance | Wagga Wagga Campus |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: PHL103
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Subject informationDuration | Grading System | School: |
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One session | HD/FL | School of Humanities and Social Sciences |
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Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to demonstrate an understanding of a number of philosophical theories of human nature.
- be able to demonstrate an understanding of the philosophical debates concerning a number of the central issues in relation to human nature eg. the nature vs nurture debate
- be able to compare and contrast some of these theories of human nature
- be able to argue for and against key tenets of these above mentioned theories, and key arguments in relation to these above-mentioned issues
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SyllabusThe subject will cover the following topics:
- Human nature vs individual identity vs sociality.
- Some theories of human nature chosen from the writings of major philosophers and philosophical traditions
- Some issues regarding human nature chosen from the following: essentialism, the nurture vs nature debate, reason vs emotion, individual freedom vs social determinism, egoism vs altruism, personal identity, the unconscious, and minds as machines.
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