This course offers an advanced approach to analytic philosophy, suitable for students who have a strong background in analytic philosophy, and who may be interested in continuing into 4^th year Honours. What is taught will change from year to year.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:

Upon completion of this course, students will have the knowledge and skills to:

1. Demonstrate familiarity with some of the most important ideas in contemporary analytic philosophy;
2. Argue for a philosophical position related to the material covered in the course; and,
3. Display skill in writing research papers in philosophy.

Required Resources

All required reading will be supplied via Wattle.

Staff Feedback

Students will be given feedback in the following forms in this course:

• written feedback on the essays
• verbal feedback in class.

Student Feedback

ANU is committed to the demonstration of educational excellence and regularly seeks feedback from students. Students are encouraged to offer feedback directly to their Course Convener or through their College and Course representatives (if applicable). The feedback given in these surveys is anonymous and provides the Colleges, University Education Committee and Academic Board with opportunities to recognise excellent teaching, and opportunities for improvement. The Surveys and Evaluation website provides more information on student surveys at ANU and reports on the feedback provided on ANU courses.

Class Schedule

Week/Session	Summary of Activities	Assessment
1	Introduction/Laws
2	Possibility
3	Time Travel
4	Persistence
5	Causation
6	Time's Arrow
7	Chancey Causation
8	Influence
9	The Deadly Void
10	Chance
11	Dispositions
12	Mind

Tutorial Registration

No tutorials

Assessment Summary

Assessment task	Value	Due Date	Return of assessment	Learning Outcomes
Essay 1	45 %	03/04/2019	17/04/2019	1, 2, 3, 4
Essay 2	45 %	12/06/2019	26/06/2019	1, 2, 3, 4
Participation	10 %	25/02/2019	31/05/2019	1, 2, 3, 4, 5

* If the Due Date and Return of Assessment date are blank, see the Assessment Tab for specific Assessment Task details

Policies

ANU has educational policies, procedures and guidelines, which are designed to ensure that staff and students are aware of the University’s academic standards, and implement them. Students are expected to have read the Academic Misconduct Rule before the commencement of their course. Other key policies and guidelines include:

• Student Assessment (Coursework) Policy and Procedure
• Special Assessment Consideration Policy and General Information 
• Student Surveys and Evaluations
• Deferred Examinations
• Student Complaint Resolution Policy and Procedure

Assessment Requirements

The ANU is using Turnitin to enhance student citation and referencing techniques, and to assess assignment submissions as a component of the University's approach to managing Academic Integrity. For additional information regarding Turnitin please visit the ANU Online website. Students may choose not to submit assessment items through Turnitin. In this instance you will be required to submit, alongside the assessment item itself, hard copies of all references included in the assessment item.

Moderation of Assessment

Marks that are allocated during Semester are to be considered provisional until formalised by the College examiners meeting at the end of each Semester. If appropriate, some moderation of marks might be applied prior to final results being released.

Participation

Participation will be graded on the quality of your contributions in the class through the semester. Value: 10%

Assessment Task 1

Essay 1

Task: Essay questions will be provided three weeks before the due date.

Word limit: 2500 words

Value: 45%

Due Date: April 3

Estimated return date: Two weeks after due date.

Criteria.

Your work will be judged on: how well it answers the question asked, how well it displays mastery of relevant content of the course, and clarity in setting out views and arguments.

Writing essays is the part of the course where you learn the most. The course design aims to provide a suitable background to ensure you are in a good position to write the best essay you can. The set readings (one per week) and the classes are all designed to together provide this background. In writing your essay if you focus on answering the question, your effort will demonstrate mastery of the relevant course content provided you have kept up with the readings and attended classes and have attained a certain standard of understanding. In this case if you do a good job of answering the question clearly you are in line for a D or HD. It's best not to focus on some imaginary checklist of points that will meet the criteria of 'displays mastery of relevant content of the course'. Focus instead on answering the question. If your essay does not answer the set question in any way then you are in danger of failing the essay. If you haven't kept up with the readings and classes then it is unlikely your answer will demonstrate mastery of the relevant course content, and in this case you are also in danger of failing the essay. What 'standard of understanding'? Each week there is a set paper (by David Lewis) and a class devoted to that paper. In that paper Lewis will set out some aspect of his philosophical system. The 'standard of understanding' is that at the end of the class you could say in one or two sentences what Lewis has proposed. To get to that point, it is advisable to engage in the class: make comments and ask questions until you feel you get it. You will of course be better placed to make comments and ask questions if you have read the reading before the class.

This course is designed for students who may want to go on to Honours in Philosophy. The essays and the criteria are intended to serve as preparation for that.

Assessment Task 2

Essay 2

Task: Essay questions will be provided three weeks before the due date.

Word limit: 2500 words

Value: 45%

Due Date: June 12

Estimated return date: Two weeks after due date.

Your work will be judged on: how well it answers the question asked, how well it displays mastery of relevant content of the course, and clarity in setting out views and arguments.

Assessment Task 3

Participation

Participation will be graded on the quality of your contributions in the class through the semester. Value: 10%

Academic Integrity

Academic integrity is a core part of our culture as a community of scholars. At its heart, academic integrity is about behaving ethically. This means that all members of the community commit to honest and responsible scholarly practice and to upholding these values with respect and fairness. The Australian National University commits to embedding the values of academic integrity in our teaching and learning. We ensure that all members of our community understand how to engage in academic work in ways that are consistent with, and actively support academic integrity. The ANU expects staff and students to uphold high standards of academic integrity and act ethically and honestly, to ensure the quality and value of the qualification that you will graduate with. The University has policies and procedures in place to promote academic integrity and manage academic misconduct. Visit the following Academic honesty & plagiarism website for more information about academic integrity and what the ANU considers academic misconduct. The ANU offers a number of services to assist students with their assignments, examinations, and other learning activities. The Academic Skills and Learning Centre offers a number of workshops and seminars that you may find useful for your studies.

Online Submission

You will be required to electronically sign a declaration as part of the submission of your assignment. Please keep a copy of the assignment for your records. Unless an exemption has been approved by the Associate Dean (Education) as submission must be through Turnitin.

Hardcopy Submission

For some forms of assessment (hand written assignments, art works, laboratory notes, etc.) hard copy submission is appropriate when approved by the Associate Dean (Education). Hard copy submissions must utilise the Assignment Cover Sheet. Please keep a copy of tasks completed for your records.

Late Submission

Late submission of assessment tasks without an extension are penalised at the rate of 5% of the possible marks available per working day or part thereof. Late submission of assessment tasks is not accepted after 10 working days after the due date, or on or after the date specified in the course outline for the return of the assessment item.

Referencing Requirements

Accepted academic practice for referencing sources that you use in presentations can be found via the links on the Wattle site, under the file named “ANU and College Policies, Program Information, Student Support Services and Assessment”. Alternatively, you can seek help through the Students Learning Development website.

Returning Assignments

Written feedback on submitted work will be provided via Wattle.

Extensions and Penalties

Extensions and late submission of assessment pieces are covered by the Student Assessment (Coursework) Policy and Procedure. The Course Convener may grant extensions for assessment pieces that are not examinations or take-home examinations. If you need an extension, you must request an extension in writing on or before the due date. If you have documented and appropriate medical evidence that demonstrates you were not able to request an extension on or before the due date, you may be able to request it after the due date.

Resubmission of Assignments

You must submit your essays through Turnitin on Wattle.

Privacy Notice

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In cases where student end users are asked to submit ‘content’ to a database, such as an assignment or short answers, the database licensor may only use the student’s ‘content’ in accordance with the terms of service – including any (copyright) licence the student grants to the database licensor. Any personal information or content a student submits may be stored by the licensor, potentially offshore, and will be used to process the database service in accordance with the licensors terms of service and/or privacy policy.
If any student chooses not to agree to the database licensor’s terms of service or privacy policy, the student will not be able to access and use the database. In these circumstances students should contact their lecturer to enquire about alternative arrangements that are available.

Distribution of grades policy

Academic Quality Assurance Committee monitors the performance of students, including attrition, further study and employment rates and grade distribution, and College reports on quality assurance processes for assessment activities, including alignment with national and international disciplinary and interdisciplinary standards, as well as qualification type learning outcomes.

Since first semester 1994, ANU uses a grading scale for all courses. This grading scale is used by all academic areas of the University.

Support for students

The University offers students support through several different services. You may contact the services listed below directly or seek advice from your Course Convener, Student Administrators, or your College and Course representatives (if applicable).

• ANU Health, safety & wellbeing for medical services, counselling, mental health and spiritual support
• ANU Diversity and inclusion for students with a disability or ongoing or chronic illness
• ANU Dean of Students for confidential, impartial advice and help to resolve problems between students and the academic or administrative areas of the University
• ANU Academic Skills and Learning Centre supports you make your own decisions about how you learn and manage your workload.
• ANU Counselling Centre promotes, supports and enhances mental health and wellbeing within the University student community.
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