ASP210 - Plato and Nietzsche

Unit details

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2021 unit information

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Last updated: 4 June 2021

Enrolment modes:Trimester 2: Burwood (Melbourne), Online
Credit point(s):1
EFTSL value:0.125
Unit Chair:Trimester 2: Sean Bowden
Cohort rule:

Nil

Prerequisite:

Nil

Corequisite:

Nil

Incompatible with:

ASP105, ASP213, ASP313, ASP307, ASP405

Typical study commitment:

Students will on average spend 150-hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit.

Scheduled learning activities - campus:

1 x 1-hour class, 1 x 1-hour seminar per week

Scheduled learning activities - cloud:

1 x 1-hour class per week (recordings provided), 1 x 1-hour online seminar per week

Content

The unit will explore the very beginnings of the Western philosophical tradition in the work of Socrates as described by Plato in about 400BCE. Plato raises issues about the nature of ultimate reality and its importance for our moral and social lives. He describes how Socrates was put to death for teaching philosophical ideas that challenged the authority of tradition. For his part, Nietzsche, in the late 19th century, challenged the hegemony of the philosophical tradition that Plato inaugurated and asked us to accept the stresses of human life without recourse to metaphysical consolations.

ULO These are the Learning Outcomes (ULO) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes
ULO1

Understand, analyse and evaluate key philosophical concepts in epistemology, ontology, and practical philosophy developed by Plato and Friedrich Nietzsche

GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities

GLO5: Problem solving

ULO2

Reflectively analyse and critically evaluate your own pre-held views on the key philosophical issues addressed in a range of forums, in light of the challenging philosophical positions introduced in the course texts by Plato and Nietzsche

GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities

GLO4: Critical thinking

ULO3

Develop and communicate philosophical arguments, in your own words

GLO2: Communication

ULO4

Develop independent research skills, in seeking out and summarising sources, planning complex arguments, and presenting written and oral presentations

GLO3: Digital literacy

GLO6: Self-management

ULO5

Communicate philosophical ideas and arguments, in your own words and using digital technologies, in the context of a team project

GLO2: Communication

GLO3: Digital literacy

GLO7: Teamwork

These Unit Learning Outcomes are applicable for all teaching periods throughout the year

Assessment

Assessment Description Student output Grading and weighting
(% total mark for unit)
Indicative due week
Assessment 1 - Presentation 800 words
or equivalent
20% Information not yet available
Assessment 2 - Research and Writing Exercise 1200 words
or equivalent
30% Information not yet available
Assessment 3 - Essay 2000 words
or equivalent
50% Information not yet available

The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.

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