Themes in Social Political Philosophy (V7075)
Themes in Social and Political Philosophy
Module V7075
Module details for 2025/26.
30 credits
FHEQ Level 6
Module Outline
This module will look in detail at the position and arguments of a major figure in social political philosophy. The particular focus of the module will vary from year to year depending on the tutor. This is because, as a 3rd-year dissertation module, the figure or figures chosen will reflect the knowledge and research of the lecturer/tutor. Students will choose their own dissertation title in consultation with the lecturer/tutor, but must stick to some aspect of the range of material covered and the dissertation must be centred around the figure or figures that lie at the heart of the module.
Module learning outcomes
Present a coherent and detailed interpretation of a major philosopher in social political philosophy.
Analyse key arguments by the thinker focused upon.
Understand and discuss key texts by the thinker focused upon.
Present and defend some independent views with regard to the key figure.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Dissertation (6000 words) | Semester 2 Assessment Week 1 Thu 16:00 | 100.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Workshop | 2 hours | 10010010010 |
| Spring Semester | Lecture | 2 hours | 11111111111 |
| Spring Semester | Seminar | 1 hour | 11111111111 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
Prof Sarah Sawyer
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Dr Daniel Williams
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Prof Anthony Booth
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Dr Robb Dunphy
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