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

Introduction to the main theories of mind of Greek philosophy (Plato, Aristotle, Epicurus and Stoics), with sessions on Pre-Socratics, Greek medical schools, and Neoplatonism. We shall consider questions of definition and structure of the soul, its main functions, the seat of the soul in the human body, the problem of mind and the mental; place of mind in the world.

Shared with UG course U04156 Ancient Theories of Mind

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Home subject area

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

? Normal year taken : Postgraduate

? Delivery Period : Not being delivered

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 11 weeks

To develop further the philosophical skills and to extend as well as deepen the philosophical knowledge acquired in previous philosophy courses.

One 2,500 word essay

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

Course Secretary

Miss Lynsey Buchanan
Email : Lynsey.Buchanan@ed.ac.uk

Course Organiser

Dr Inna Kupreeva
Tel : (0131 6)50 3653
Email : inna.kupreeva@ed.ac.uk

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

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