Learning outcomes:

• Demonstrate a good knowledge of and facility with the methods and concepts of modern, analytic philosophy

• Demonstrate a good knowledge of the current state of academic discussion of some of the central philosophical topics

• Demonstrate some knowledge of the history of philosophy, including both major themes and movements and some specific figures and systems

• Demonstrate the ability to think critically and systemically about philosophical problems, both abstract and practical, and to write clearly and cogently about them

• Demonstrate the ability to construct and analyze arguments clearly and cogently, independently of their subject matter.