ATS1835 Introduction to Philosophy: Knowledge, freedom and the self
Faculty of Arts
ATS1835 Introduction to Philosophy: Knowledge, freedom and the self is a level 1, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts, offered in 2027 in Semester 2 at Caulfield and Clayton. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2027
- Semester 2
- Caulfield, Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 4 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
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Requisites
Before ATS1835
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After ATS1835
No unit lists ATS1835 as a prerequisite in the 2027 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Prohibition: ATS1372
Overview
This unit provides an introduction to philosophical reflection on a range of issues relating to human nature. What do we know? Do we have free will? What is language? What is the nature of the self? Not only will you be introduced to a range of answers to these (and other) questions, you will also be equipped with a variety of philosophical tools. These tools will enable you to both evaluate accounts of these central aspects of human nature, and to begin to develop your own accounts of these phenomena.
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Caulfield | On campus |
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Presentation20%
- EssayWritten30%
- In-class testQuiz / Test20%
- Project30%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Understand and identify some main theories in metaphysics;
- 2
Reflect on the impact of recent developments in science and philosophy on our most fundamental views about ourselves and our place in the world;
- 3
Apply critical reasoning skills to philosophical and metaphysical arguments;
- 4
Communicate philosophical and metaphysical arguments in writing.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials24 hours
- Lectures12 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
This unit engages you in actively applying your knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.
Learning resources
Technology resources
BYOD requirement.
This unit requires access to a laptop that meets minimum specifications (https://www.monash.edu/esolutions/students/bring-your-own-device-byod). Free specialist software is available via MoVE (https://www.monash.edu/learning-teaching/innovation/learning-technologies/move).
Where it fits
ATS1835 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2027 handbook.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Rach Cosker-Rowland
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Rach Cosker-Rowland
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ATS1835?
ATS1835 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is ATS1835 offered?
In 2027, ATS1835 runs in Semester 2 at Caulfield and Clayton.
How much work is ATS1835?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does ATS1835 have an exam?
No. ATS1835 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include ATS1835?
ATS1835 is part of Philosophy.