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Home : College of Humanities and Social Science : School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences (Schedule I) : Philosophy

Introduction to Philosophy 1 (PP0002)

? Credit Points : 40  ? SCQF Level : 8  ? Acronym : PPL-1-IP1-PH

This course is a general introduction to Philosophy. Questions discussed include: what is the source of the authority of moral principles? To what extent can moral judgements be be rationally justified? Do we have free will? Are mind and body distinct entities? What is the nature of causality? The aim of the course is to train students to think and express themselves clearly by means of reflection to central philosophical questions such as these. Reference will be made, where appropriate, to the views of both contemporary and classical philosophers.

Entry Requirements

? This course is not accepting further student enrolments.

Variants

? This course has variants for part year visiting students, as follows

Subject Areas

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 1st year

? Delivery Period : Full Year (Blocks 1-4)

? Contact Teaching Time : 4 hour(s) per week for 22 weeks

First Class Information

Date Start End Room Area Additional Information
21/09/2005 10:00 10:50 Lecture Theatre, George Square Theatre Central

All of the following classes

Type Day Start End Area
Lecture Monday 10:00 10:50 Central
Lecture Wednesday 10:00 10:50 Central
Lecture Friday 10:00 10:50 Central

? Additional Class Information : Tutorials: to be arranged

Assessment Information

3 x 950 word essays, 1 class exam, 1 degree exam. Coursework: each essay and class exam counts for 25%; exemption at 60% or over. Final assessment without exemption: 50% degree exam; 50% coursework; must obtain at least 34% in degree exam.

Exam times

Diet Diet Month Paper Code Paper Name Length
1ST December 1 - 2 hour(s)
1ST May 1 - 3 hour(s)
2ND August 1 - 3 hour(s)

Contact and Further Information

The Course Secretary should be the first point of contact for all enquiries.

Course Secretary

Mrs Moira Avraam
Tel : (0131 6)50 3661
Email : Moira.Avraam@ed.ac.uk

Course Organiser

Dr David McCarthy
Email : david.mccarthy@ed.ac.uk

Course Website : http://www.philosophy.ed.ac.uk

School Website : http://www.ppls.ed.ac.uk/

College Website : http://www.hss.ed.ac.uk/

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