PHIL30870 Philosophy of Fiction

Academic Year 2024/2025

*** Not available in the academic year indicated above ***

This module will introduce students to philosophical questions to which fictional works, such as novels or movies, give rise.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

Students who successfully complete this module should be able to
- identify important philosophical questions emerging from our engagement with fiction
- explain philosophical positions and arguments in the Philosophy of Fiction
- evaluate philosophical arguments in the Philosophy of Fiction
- articulate their own views answers to the philosophical questions discussed in this module
- collaborate with other students on philosophical challenges.

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

24
Tutorial

7
Autonomous Student Learning

94
Total

125
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Lectures, tutorials, groupwork, discussions 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Incompatibles:
PHIL31100 - Philosophy of Fiction


 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered

Not yet recorded.

Carry forward of passed components
No
 
Resit In Terminal Exam
Autumn Yes - 2 Hour
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Not yet recorded.

The lectures will be based on Lebens, Sam & von Solodkoff, Tatjana (2023). Thinking about Stories. Routledge. I would recommend buying the book, however, purchasing the book is not a requirement for the module.
Name Role
Marta Dmuchowska Tutor