History of Modern Philosophy Texts (British) (P02195)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 11 ? Acronym : PPL-P-MSc HMPTB

The course will introduce students to an extended and critical study of a canonical figure in the history of philosophy through in-depth engagement with one of his or her major works, or a set of shorter texts.

Works will be studied in their original language (English) and where possible using scholarly editions, unabridged and with full critical apparatus. Students will also be exposed to relevant recent secondary literature and, where appropriate to contemporary reactions to the text being studied.

In the first instance, the text studied will be John Locke’s, Essay Concerning Human Understanding. In subsequent years, the philosopher and text may change according to staff interests and availability. Candidates include Berkeley’s Principles of Human Knowledge and other writings; Hume's Enquiries concerning Human Understanding and concerning the Principles of Morals; and Bradley’s Appearance and Reality.

Shared with UG Course U03774 History of Modern Philosophy Texts (British)

? Keywords : Close reading; British Philosophy

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : None

? Costs : None

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Philosophy, (School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences, Schedule I)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : Postgraduate

? Delivery Period : Not being delivered

? Contact Teaching Time : 1 hour(s) 30 minutes per week for 11 weeks

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Monday	09:00	10:50	Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

Students will:
- engage critically with a single text or philosopher and gain the deep understanding of the philosopher/ text that extended study affords
- acquire good knowledge of the relevant secondary literature