Philosophy and Evolution - ARTS2385
Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
School: School of Humanities
Course Outline: School of Humanities Course Outlines
Campus: Kensington Campus
Career: Undergraduate
Units of Credit: 6
EFTSL: 0.12500 (more info)
Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 3
Enrolment Requirements:
Prerequisite: 30 units of credit at Level 1
Excluded: ARTS2373
CSS Contribution Charge: 1 (more info)
Tuition Fee: See Tuition Fee Schedule
Further Information: See Class Timetable
Available for General Education: Yes (more info)
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Description
Subject Area: Philosophy
The understanding we have of our nature as biological beings, and perhaps more, is a fascinating topic which has captivated thinkers for thousands of years. In this module we will chart its history and focus on the developments in the recent past. We will begin by discussing the account of evolution by natural selection presented by Charles Darwin 150 years ago. We will chart responses to this account and how this account has changed our understanding of ourselves.
This course aims to introduce you to issues and ideas in the Philosophy of Biology that have widely informed intellectual debate and that have had a significant impact upon the ways in which we think about ourselves. You will discover what other people have thought about these matters, and you will be encouraged to think about them for yourself.