Philosophy: Big Questions

Undergraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
PHIL 1001
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Course ID
201012
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course level
1
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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University-wide elective course
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Single course enrolment
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Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

An overview of philosophical approaches to some of the deepest and most enduring questions that confront us: What is there, What do we know, What ought we do, and Why are we here.

  • Personal Identity
  • Metaethics And Value Theory
  • The Nature And Existence Of God

Course learning outcomes

  • Understand and describe the main controversies around rational choice theory and evidence-based policy
  • Demonstrate an understanding of theoretical approaches to public policy from philosophy, politics, and economics, through oral and written argument
  • Identify relevant contemporary policy challenges and demonstrate the ability to apply public policy theory to a specific policy proposal
  • Explain and evaluate selected proposed foundations for successful policy development, through extended written argument

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