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Dissertation Workshop Dr. Sara L. Uckelman s.l.uckelman@durham.ac.uk 19 February 2020 Dr. Sara L. Uckelman Dissertation Workshop 19 February 2020 1 / 13 Outline The purpose of the thesis How to choose a topic How to prepare How to write

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Dissertation Workshop

  • Dr. Sara L. Uckelman

s.l.uckelman@durham.ac.uk 19 February 2020

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Outline

The purpose of the thesis How to choose a topic How to prepare How to write Questions

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The purpose of the thesis

Chance to explore a topic in depth Chance to explore a topic not necessarily covered in modules Chance to work closely with an expert

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How to choose a topic

What drew you to philosophy? What modules have you enjoyed most? Intersection with real life Talk to potential supervisors Don’t be afraid to change Find something FUN

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How to choose a topic

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Some sample previous topics

Is it morally impermissible to terraform a lifeless Mars? Does the state have the right to punish? What is nonsense? The nature of the soul in J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter books. Temporal logics for time travel. A new conception of human rights.

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How to prepare

Read and think Bibliography, vocabulary list Talk your ideas out

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How to write

Dissertation workshop in Michaelmas 2020 3–5 chapters, +/- introduction and conclusion Set outline/schedule with supervisor

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Possible topics and supervisors (1)

19th C philosophy: Jeremy Dunham, Matthew Eddy, Andy Hamilton (see also

  • Hist. and Phil. of science and medicine)

Aesthetics: Chiara Brozzo, Andy Hamilton, Louise Hansen Ancient philosopy: Anna Marmodoro Buddhist philosophy: Simon James, Sara L. Uckelman Early modern philosophy: Jeremy Dunham, Ben Smith Environmental philosophy: Simon James, Wendy Parker Epistemology: Chiara Brozzo, Chris Cowie, David Faraci, Louise Hanson, Ethics and moral theory: Chiara Brozzo, Chris Cowie, David Faraci, Louise Hanson, Sue Lowe, Holger Maehle, Joe Saunders, Ben Smith History and philosophy of medicine: Matthew Eddy, Holger Maehle, History and philosophy of science: Chiara Brozzo, Matthew Eddy, James Fraser, Robin Hendry, Holger Maehle, Wendy Parker, Peter Vickers Idealism: Jeremy Dunham, Andy Hamilton Kant and Post-Kantian philosophy: Jeremy Dunham, Joe Saunders Late Antique Philosophy: Anna Marmodoro, Sara L. Uckelman

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Possible topics and supervisors (2)

Logic: Sara L. Uckelman Medieval philosophy: Anna Marmodoro, Sara L. Uckelman Metaethics: Chris Cowie, David Faraci, Philip Goff, Joe Saunders Metaphysics: David Faraci, Philip Goff, Louise Hanson, Robin Hendry, Anna Marmodoro Methodology: Chris Cowie, Sara L. Uckelman, Peter Vickers Nietzsche: Jeremy Dunham Phenomenology and existentialism: Simon James, Ben Smith Philosophy of language: Louise Hanson, Sara L. Uckelman, Peter Vickers Philosophy of mathematics: Robin Hendry, Sara L. Uckelman Philosophy of mind: Chiara Brozzo, Jeremy Dunham, Matthew Eddy, Philip Goff, Andy Hamilton, Ben Smith Philosophy of religion: Philip Goff, Simon James, Anna Marmodoro Political philosophy: David Faraci, Andy Hamilton Pragmatism: Jeremy Dunham Women philosophers: Sara L. Uckelman

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How to sign up with a supervisor

Supervisors will agree to take students on a first come-first served basis.

1 Identify a potential supervisor. 2 Confirm on DUO ("Philosophy Undergraduate Students" →

"Dissertation Supervisors") that your potential supervisor still has space.

3 Email your potential supervisor a short (100-200 words) summary of

your proposed topic.

4 The supervisor will: (a) tell you that the topic has been approved; (b)

ask for further clarification before approving it; (c) direct you to a more appropriate supervisor.

5 If your topic is approved, their email to you should also be copied to

me, and I will add you on DUO.

6 A week after you’ve received approval, check DUO to ensure your

name is listed underneath yoursupervisor. NOTE: YOU CANNOT SIGN UP DIRECTLY ON DUO.

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Where to get more info

Drop-in consultation: Thursday, February 27, 14:00-16:30, 48/49 Old Elvet, room 201 Michaelmas dissertation workshop: Late Oct/early Nov 2020. Epiphany dissertation workshop: Early Mar 2021.

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Questions?

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