Course Details in 2024/25 Session

Module Title	LH Nietzsche
School	Phil, Theology and Religion
Department	Philosophy
Module Code	09 26095
Module Lead	Alex Silk
Level	Honours Level
Credits	20
Semester	Semester 1
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Restrictions	None
Contact Hours	Lecture-20 hours Seminar-8 hours Guided independent study-172 hours Total: 200 hours
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Description	This module explores Nietzsche's views on naturalism and normativity. We will consider questions like: Are all properties natural properties? Are the methods of the sciences privileged? Should philosophical inquiry be continuous with the sciences, and, if so, how? Are there any facts about what is morally right or wrong, or evaluatively good or bad? What are the origins of our normative views? How should our answer to this question affect what norms and values we should accept? The primary goal of the course will be to understand Nietzsche's views on these questions and to assess their plausibility. We will focus primarily on On the Genealogy of Morality and Beyond Good and Evil, but we will also look at selections from other of Nietzsche's writings.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Demonstrate an understanding of the main features of Nietzsche's views on naturalism and normativity critically engage with and evaluate these views via philosophical argument. develop critical interpretive and argumentative skills through philosophical reading, discussion, and writing.
Assessment	26095-01 : Essay 1 - 2000 Word Essay : Coursework (50%) 26095-02 : Essay 2 - 2000 Word Essay : Coursework (50%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessments: 2 x 2000 word essays (50% each) Reassessment: Resubmission of failed component, if this results in failure of the module as a whole.
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