BA (Hons) Philosophy Bachelor's degree at Oxford Brookes University

Through Philosophy, you'll address fundamental questions about ourselves and our place in the world. However, much of English-speaking philosophy has been dominated by a narrow range of voices - in particular, the voices of white, male professional philosophers. In this module, explore the question of which voices should we engage with when we philosophise? You'll examine the potential contributions to philosophical discussion of; Women and feminist voices The non-academic community Scientists P

In this module, you'll accelerate your career and gain the key tools to succeed in your Philosophy degree. You'll unlock your potential for excellence, as you gain knowledge of: basic philosophical concepts how to read philosophy how to identify a philosophical question. You'll also gain the knowledge to construct and evaluate a philosophical argument using logical reasoning. These are critical and analytical skills which are vital for work.

What makes an action good or bad? Are morals absolute, or is morality just a matter of social convention? Can we judge members of a different society through our own moral rules? In this module, you'll explore the views of the great thinkers of the past, such as Aristotle, Kant and Mill. You'll reflect on what their theories mean for questions such as whether we should give to beggars on the streets of Oxford, or if we should do more for refugees.

What does it mean to be human? Are humans the same as other animals? How do race and gender relate to human nature? In this module, you'll explore some of the biggest questions facing humanity, and join philosophers throughout the ages in exploring human nature. You'll gain core critical skills as you debate how best to study our nature. You'll ask whether, if we're products of evolution, human nature even exists. You'll develop excellent analytical skills as you explore these ideas through cutt

What does it mean to know something? Is knowledge different from mere belief? Is knowledge actually possible? In this module we'll consider whether there is one account of knowledge or whether this differs across cultures and philosophical traditions. And at a time when our lives are being played out in a computer simulation and deep fakes are a reality, we'll ask questions such as: Who should we trust when equally informed sources tell us different things? Could conspiracy theories be true? We'

The aim of this module is to examine philosophical issues relating to religion. As well as discussing traditional questions generated by monotheistic religions such as Christianity, Judaism and Islam (for example, the problem of evil and proving God's existence), we'll examine philosophical issues generated by Buddhism relating to the self and reincarnation. The module also considers the question of why religion has been so prevalent in human societies and looks at alternative approaches to trad

How is political opinion, authority and democracy shaped and influenced? In this module, you'll explore foundational issues in political philosophy through exploring the main political ideologies. You'll start your journey with Liberalism as the default position in the West since the English, American and French Revolutions. Your focus then shifts to the ideologies that arose in response to Liberalism, including: Conservatism Communism Fascism Communitarianism Anarchism and Feminism. You'll also

Sustainability, climate change, conservation: these are pressing contemporary issues with a rich and compelling history. This module will introduce you to the ways in which climate and the environment have changed over the past 6 centuries. Explore responses and impacts from cultures and countries across the globe, from the 15th and 16th centuries, through to the present climate emergency. Investigate environmental changes and how they were contested and experienced at communal, national and int

In this module, you'll explore the key themes and concerns of social theory. You'll investigate how social theory has shaped, and continues to shape, the discipline of Sociology and its different traditions. You'll immerse yourself in current debates, developments and approaches to social theory. And you'll explore how these affect our social relations today.

The world's most pressing challenges don't fit neatly into one subject or discipline. This module puts you at the heart of tackling them. You'll choose one of two