PHIL 7007 - Advanced Topics in Theoretical Philosophy

This course provides an advanced approach to a selected topic of current research significance in theoretical philosophy. Theoretical philosophy is broadly construed to include metaphysics, epistemology, philosophy of mind and cognition, philosophy of logic and language, philosophy of special sciences, and their history. Annually, different staff members with expertise in various fields of philosophical inquiry will lead small groups of students through carefully devised curricula on a selected topic. Through the seminars and the written assessment students will acquire a sound understanding of the selected topic and the central points of controversy, and will be supported in constructing rigorous arguments to support one or more key philosophical claims concerning the topic.