Aboriginal Philosophy: Contesting Knowledge in Social Science

Undergraduate | 2026

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PHIL 3011
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Course ID
204526
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Online
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Society and Culture
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Course coordinator
Frances Wyld
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Course level
3
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Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Course overview

The aim of this course is to extend students' knowledge of Aboriginal theory and philosophy and critically analyse how the social sciences impact upon the understanding of Aboriginal knowledges. Students will develop advanced knowledge and understanding of theories and philosophy through the nature and content of Aboriginal knowledge systems, a chronology of key historical moments in the acquisition of knowledge, the impact of colonialism on Aboriginal knowledges, the future of Aboriginal knowledges and the universalisation of key concepts in philosophy and theory.

Course learning outcomes

  • Analyse the nature of knowledge, its foundations, scope and validity.
  • Critically reflect on the relationship between Aboriginal knowledges and other epistemologies or theories of knowledge.
  • Interrogate the history and development of different knowledge systems and historical movements which have positioned dominant paradigms.
  • Critically review the historical developments of the social sciences and its exclusion/inclusion of Aboriginal theory and philosophy.

Availability

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Census date
Fri 27/03/2026
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Fri 13/03/2026
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Fri 10/04/2026
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Last day to WF
Fri 08/05/2026

Class details

Online

Class number
Class number 20108
Section
Section LE01
Size
Size 500
Available
Available 500
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 7 Jun - Online ,

Prerequisite(s)

  • Must have completed INDG1015 Aboriginal Cultures (UniSA)

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

  • Must not have completed PHIL3008 Aboriginal Philosophy - Contesting Knowledge in Social Science at the University of South Australia

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Assessment

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