| MASTER OF PHILOSOPHY IN PHILOSOPHY |
The Masters of Philosophy in Philosophy Programme is a deeper Intellectual venture into the core concepts and values that have characterized the seemingly endless human search of knowledge and truth.
The study is offered by coursework, examination and thesis.
The objectives of the programme are:
- To enable the students acquire an adequate understanding of philosophy in order to provide manpower needs in academic and non-academic fields for the development of the nation.
- To expose the students to various philosophical traditions with a view to promoting independent thought and tolerance in their approach to life.
Rules and regulations governing admission to MPhil programmes of Moi University shall apply. In addition to the general requirements, the candidate must have at least second class honours degree in Philosophy of Moi University or its equivalent.
| Duration of the Programme |
The programme shall last four semesters or two years of full-time study or a minimum of six semesters part-time.
SEMESTER I
| Course Code |
Title |
Units |
| PHL 820 |
Ethics |
3 |
| PHL 821 |
Research Methodology |
3 |
| PHL 822 |
History of Philosophy |
3 |
| PHL 851 |
Research |
1 |
| PHL 823E |
Logic |
|
| PHL 824E |
Philosophy of Religion |
3 |
| PHL 825E |
Philosophy of Social Science |
3 |
SEMESTER II
| Course Code |
Title |
Units |
| PHL 826 |
Metaphysics |
3 |
| PHL 827 |
African Philosophy |
3 |
| PHL 851 |
Research |
2 |
| PHL 828E |
Social and Political Philosophy |
3 |
| PHL 829E |
Theories of Human Nature |
3 |
| PHL 830E |
Philosophy of Science |
3 |
| PHL 831E |
Philosophy of Law |
3 |
SEMESTER III
| Course Code |
Title |
Units |
| PHL 851 |
Research |
9 |
SEMESTER IV
| Course Code |
Title |
Units |
| PHL 832 |
Epistemology |
3 |
| PHL 851 |
Research |
6 |
| PHL 833E |
Topics in African Philosophy |
3 |
| PHL 834E |
Existentialism |
3 |
| PHL 835E |
Philosophy of Art |
3 |
| PHL 836E |
Philosophy and Technology |
3 |
| PHL 837E |
Oriental Philosophy |
3 |
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