Master's Degree in Contemporary Philosophy

Field(s) of education and training (ISCED-F)

• Philosophy and ethics (0223)

Main focus

; Graduates of this master’s programme will be able to use fundamental ideas to relate philosophical reflection to world conflicts. They will know how to associate the historical context of authors with their philosophical production as well as how to critically evaluate the position of these authors in regard to a specific problem. Graduates will be able to identify links between research methods in philosophy and to establish complex connections on the basis of discussion as well as to distinguish between effective and ineffective modes of philosophical argumentation. They will be capable of identifying their information needs and of finding major information sources. They will be able to reflect on the research objective from the perspective of their own philosophical interests and deepen their knowledge of contemporary philosophy. Finally, graduates will be capable of proposing, designing, and structuring a research project.

Competences

Students that have completed the second cycle have the following competencies: – Have demonstrated knowledge and understanding that is founded upon a basis or opportunity for originality in developing and/or applying ideas, often within a research context. – Can apply their acquired knowledge and understanding, and problem solving abilities in new or unfamiliar environments within broader (or multidisciplinary) contexts related to their field of study. – Have the ability to integrate knowledge and handle complexity, and formulate judgments with incomplete or limited information, but that include reflecting on social and ethical responsibilities linked to the application of their knowledge and judgments. – Can communicate their conclusions, and the knowledge and rationale underpinning these, to specialist and non-specialist audiences clearly and unambiguously. – Have the learning skills to allow them to continue to study in a manner that may be largely self-directed or autonomous.

Name of title awarded in original language

Máster Universitario en Filosofía Contemporánea

Qualification requirements

60 minimum credits

Specialisation name

– No Specialisation