Course - Theory and Method in Philosophy - FI3202
Theory and Method in Philosophy
This course is no longer taught and is only available for examination.
About
About the course
Course content
A study of philosophical texts from different philosophical traditions, eras, and schools in a comparative perspective.
Learning outcome
According to the course curriculum, a candidate who passes this course is expected to have the following learning outcome (defined as knowledge and skills):
Knowledge:
The candidate has attained
- Knowledge of a variety of perspectives/methods/theory that define the realm of philosophy and philosophical activity.
- Knowledge and understanding of the interrelationship of these various perspectives etc.
Skills:
The candidate has
- Ability to orally present philosophical texts of more general nature in relation to their own interests.
- Ability to create a clear project description and present this orally for discussion.
Learning methods and activities
Seminars, self-study and oral presentation. Theory and Method is taken over the first two semesters (with normal progression), with assessment in the second semester. The teaching for Theory and Method consists of a study of a broad range of philosophical traditions, perspectives and methods through different texts. In addition there will be focus on how one writes an academic text in philosophy.
In order to sit the exam the student must attend the seminars (80% participation is required all seminars included), present a curriculum text each semester, present a draft of the project description in the second semester and finally submit an approved reading list to the Department the semester the exam is taken.
The masters seminar constitutes both the teaching for Theory and Method, and more generally a forum for all the department's masters students to present and receive feedback on work in progress.
Compulsory assignments
- Oral presentation of text
- Oral presentation of project description
- Approved course material/reading list
- 80% attendance at seminars
Further on evaluation
The final evaluation is through two assignments (each 2400-4000 words and counting 25 % of the grade) and a final project description of 4000-6000 words (which counts for 50% of the grade). The individual parts will not be graded, evaluation by an overall grade. In order for the students to pass, all exam parts must be considered to have a level that would have been equivalent to a passing grade. In case of retakes, students must redo all exams.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Philosophy and Ethics (MFI)
Required previous knowledge
Admission to the Master's programme in Philosophy and Ethics.
Course materials
The required reading list will be available at the beginning of the semester.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From |
|---|---|---|
| FI3102 | 22.5 sp | Spring 2006 |
| FI3022 | 7.5 sp | Autumn 2025 |
| FI3021 | 15 sp | Autumn 2025 |
Subject areas
- Philosophy
Contact information
Course coordinator
Department with academic responsibility
Examination
Examination
Ordinary examination - Autumn 2025
Work
Submission 2025-11-28 Time Release 09:00
Submission 14:00
Assignment
Submission 2025-11-28 Time Release 09:00
Submission 14:00
Assignment
Submission 2025-11-28 Time Release 09:00
Submission 14:00