This module introduces students to issues in metaphysics, philosophy of language and philosophy of mind, as these are researched by current staff actively researching them. This research-led module serves both to introduce students with no previous detailed knowledge of the areas studied to such issues, and to show how active researchers approach them while actively engaging students themselves in research methodology and practices. The module thus functions both as a research-preparation module and a module for consolidating knowledge in these areas of philosophy. Students will research a topic and participate in a 15-20 minute group oral presentation. In discussion with tutors students will choose one of the topics discussed and write a 4,500 word essay.