PH501
Philosophical Problems Seminar
This information is for the 2013/14 session.
Teacher responsible
Anna Mahtani
Availability
This course is compulsory on the MPhil/PhD in Philosophy. This course is not available as an outside option.
Course content
The idea of the course is to read and carefully discuss together a range of classic papers in contemporary analytic philosophy that might not otherwise be covered in LSE Philosophy Department courses. Topics are selected from the philosophy of logic, language, metaphysics, and the philosophy of mind and action. This list is illustrative.
Teaching
15 hours of seminars in the MT. 15 hours of seminars in the LT.
Indicative reading
Specific readings will be announced in a detailed syllabus at the start of the term.
Assessment
Four essays of 2,500-3,500 words each over the course of the two terms.
Key facts
Department: Philosophy
Total students 2012/13: Unavailable
Average class size 2012/13: Unavailable
Value: Non-assessed
