PHIL30007 The Philosophy of Philosophy
University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- No final exam: all coursework
- About 3 class hours a week
Is PHIL30007 hard?
PHIL30007: About average. Not counted by Bachelor of Science, so it isn't on its lists. Makes it easier: No final exam. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
What philosophy itself is: its methods, aims and ambitions, as seen by great philosophers. Best taken near the end of a major.
After it you can
- Explain different views of philosophy's methods
- Compare competing traditions in philosophy
- Reflect on the philosophy you have studied
What you need first
PHIL10002 or PHIL10003 or ARTS10004
- PHIL10002 Philosophy: The Big Questions
- PHIL10003 Philosophy: The Great Thinkers
- ARTS10004 Philosophy, Politics and Economics
How it’s assessed
Reports and essays 100%
Student reviews and ratings
Summarised from 4 students on StudentVIP (2020–2025)
- The philosophy capstone surveys a very broad range of thinkers with no single thread, so there is something for everyone, but it can feel disconnected at first.
- Seminars were called engaging in 2020; in 2025 a reviewer found it middling, with recordings stopped after week 3 and extensions hard to get.
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Quick answers
- When is PHIL30007 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- What do I need before taking PHIL30007?
- Needs PHIL10002 or PHIL10003 or ARTS10004.
- Does PHIL30007 have a final exam?
- No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Reports and essays 100%.
- Is PHIL30007 hard?
- From 4 student reviews on StudentVIP: The philosophy capstone surveys a very broad range of thinkers with no single thread, so there is something for everyone, but it can feel disconnected at first.
- What do students say about PHIL30007?
- The philosophy capstone surveys a very broad range of thinkers with no single thread, so there is something for everyone, but it can feel disconnected at first. Seminars were called engaging in 2020; in 2025 a reviewer found it middling, with recordings stopped after week 3 and extensions hard to get.
- How many class hours a week does PHIL30007 have?
- 3 h a week in class
- Can I take PHIL30007 as breadth?
- No, it isn’t listed as breadth for any course.
- Can I rate PHIL30007?
- Yes. If you've taken it, rate it anonymously on this page (difficulty, workload, marking, would you recommend it) and leave a tip for next year's students. Averages show once 3 students have rated it; tips are checked before they appear.
Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026
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