Overview
Advanced Topics in Political Philosophy.
Survey of some important lines of political philosophical argument, including neo-republicanism, critical realism, and democratic theory, among others.
In addition to weekly seminar preparation, students will select a particular area of focus and write a substantive original essay on that topic.
About this paper
| Paper title | Special Topic |
|---|---|
| Subject | Philosophy |
| EFTS | 0.2500 |
| Points | 30 points |
| Teaching period | Not offered in 2026 (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) | $2,090.50 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Prerequisite
- 36 PHIL points at 200-level or above
- Contact
- Teaching staff
Course co-ordinator: Professor Lisa Ellis; other teaching staff to be advised
- Teaching Arrangements
Weekly seminars and discussion.
- Textbooks
To be advised, but readings will be supplied through Blackboard/eReserve.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Interdisciplinary perspective, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Ethics, Research, Self-motivation.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
This paper allows students to survey important lines of political philosophical argument, converting substantial research into seminar discussion. Students will select a particular area of focus and write a substantive original essay on that topic.
Overview
Advanced Topics in Political Philosophy.
Survey of some important lines of political philosophical argument, including neo-republicanism, critical realism and democratic theory, among others.
In addition to weekly seminar preparation, students will select a particular area of focus and write a substantive original essay on that topic.
About this paper
| Paper title | Special Topic |
|---|---|
| Subject | Philosophy |
| EFTS | 0.2500 |
| Points | 30 points |
| Teaching period | Not offered in 2027 (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for 2027 have not yet been set |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Prerequisite
- 36 PHIL points at 200-level or above
- Contact
- Teaching staff
Course Co-ordinator: Professor Lisa Ellis; other teaching staff to be advised
- Teaching Arrangements
Weekly seminars and discussion.
- Textbooks
To be advised, but readings will be supplied through Aoroa/eReserve.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Interdisciplinary perspective, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Ethics, Research, Self-motivation.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
This paper allows students to survey important lines of political philosophical argument, converting substantial research into seminar discussion. Students will select a particular area of focus and write a substantive original essay on that topic.